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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.48, 3,279.36 and 1,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.48, 3,279.36 and 1,328.40 is: 1,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.48 : 3,279.36 = 1,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.48/3,279.36 = 1,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.48x = 3,279.36 × 1,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.48x = 4,356,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,301.82/2,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.09

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