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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.24, 3,278.34 and 1,491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.24, 3,278.34 and 1,491.72 is: 2,058.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.24 : 3,278.34 = 1,491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.24/3,278.34 = 1,491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.24x = 3,278.34 × 1,491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.24x = 4,890,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,365.34/2,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.03

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