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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.38, 3,279.35 and 1,328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.38, 3,279.35 and 1,328.54 is: 1,833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.38 : 3,279.35 = 1,328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.38/3,279.35 = 1,328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.38x = 3,279.35 × 1,328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.38x = 4,356,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,747.65/2,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.35

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