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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.20, 3,279.30 and 1,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.20, 3,279.30 and 1,328.24 is: 1,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.20 : 3,279.30 = 1,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.20/3,279.30 = 1,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.20x = 3,279.30 × 1,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.20x = 4,355,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,697.43/2,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.05

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