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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.15, 3,278.34 and 1,381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.15, 3,278.34 and 1,381.23 is: 1,905.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.15 : 3,278.34 = 1,381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.15/3,278.34 = 1,381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.15x = 3,278.34 × 1,381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.15x = 4,528,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,141.56/2,376.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.66

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