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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.39, 3,279.15 and 1,381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.39, 3,279.15 and 1,381.32 is: 1,906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.39 : 3,279.15 = 1,381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.39/3,279.15 = 1,381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.39x = 3,279.15 × 1,381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.39x = 4,529,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,555.48/2,376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.07

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