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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.09, 3,278.97 and 1,381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.09, 3,278.97 and 1,381.94 is: 1,907.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.09 : 3,278.97 = 1,381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.09/3,278.97 = 1,381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.09x = 3,278.97 × 1,381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.09x = 4,531,323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,323.41/2,376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.05

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