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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.16, 3,279.28 and 1,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.16, 3,279.28 and 1,328.20 is: 1,833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.16 : 3,279.28 = 1,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.16/3,279.28 = 1,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.16x = 3,279.28 × 1,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.16x = 4,355,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,539.70/2,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.02

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