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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.51, 3,279.51 and 1,328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.51, 3,279.51 and 1,328.58 is: 1,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.51 : 3,279.51 = 1,328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.51/3,279.51 = 1,328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.51x = 3,279.51 × 1,328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.51x = 4,357,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,091.40/2,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.40

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