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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.92, 3,278.76 and 1,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.92, 3,278.76 and 1,381.24 is: 1,906.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.92 : 3,278.76 = 1,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.92/3,278.76 = 1,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.92x = 3,278.76 × 1,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.92x = 4,528,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,754.46/2,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.11

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