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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.12, 3,279.06 and 1,382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.12, 3,279.06 and 1,382.03 is: 1,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.12 : 3,279.06 = 1,382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.12/3,279.06 = 1,382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.12x = 3,279.06 × 1,382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.12x = 4,531,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,742.90/2,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.20

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