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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.21, 3,279.10 and 1,314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.21, 3,279.10 and 1,314.06 is: 1,813.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.21 : 3,279.10 = 1,314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.21/3,279.10 = 1,314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.21x = 3,279.10 × 1,314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.21x = 4,308,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,934.15/2,376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.36

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