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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.56, 3,279.67 and 1,328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.56, 3,279.67 and 1,328.83 is: 1,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.56 : 3,279.67 = 1,328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.56/3,279.67 = 1,328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.56x = 3,279.67 × 1,328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.56x = 4,358,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,112.36/2,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.79

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