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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.06, 3,277.59 and 1,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.06, 3,277.59 and 1,381.20 is: 1,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.06 : 3,277.59 = 1,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.06/3,277.59 = 1,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.06x = 3,277.59 × 1,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.06x = 4,527,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,007.31/2,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.26

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