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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.06, 3,279.10 and 1,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.06, 3,279.10 and 1,328.20 is: 1,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.06 : 3,279.10 = 1,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.06/3,279.10 = 1,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.06x = 3,279.10 × 1,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.06x = 4,355,300.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,300.62/2,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.99

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