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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.26, 3,279.30 and 1,328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.26, 3,279.30 and 1,328.31 is: 1,833.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.26 : 3,279.30 = 1,328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.26/3,279.30 = 1,328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.26x = 3,279.30 × 1,328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.26x = 4,355,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,926.98/2,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.11

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