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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.30, 3,279.06 and 1,328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.30, 3,279.06 and 1,328.34 is: 1,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.30 : 3,279.06 = 1,328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.30/3,279.06 = 1,328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.30x = 3,279.06 × 1,328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.30x = 4,355,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,706.56/2,376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.98

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