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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.32, 3,280.19 and 1,432.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.32, 3,280.19 and 1,432.17 is: 1,976.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.32 : 3,280.19 = 1,432.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.32/3,280.19 = 1,432.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.32x = 3,280.19 × 1,432.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.32x = 4,697,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,782.55/2,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.92

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