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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.03, 3,278.89 and 1,328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.03, 3,278.89 and 1,328.09 is: 1,832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.03 : 3,278.89 = 1,328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.03/3,278.89 = 1,328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.03x = 3,278.89 × 1,328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.03x = 4,354,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,651.77/2,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.75

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