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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.44, 3,279.54 and 1,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.44, 3,279.54 and 1,328.60 is: 1,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.44 : 3,279.54 = 1,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.44/3,279.54 = 1,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.44x = 3,279.54 × 1,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.44x = 4,357,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,196.84/2,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.50

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