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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.08, 3,278.74 and 1,381.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.08, 3,278.74 and 1,381.17 is: 1,905.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.08 : 3,278.74 = 1,381.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.08/3,278.74 = 1,381.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.08x = 3,278.74 × 1,381.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.08x = 4,528,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,493.87/2,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.87

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