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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.63, 3,279.86 and 1,328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.63, 3,279.86 and 1,328.69 is: 1,833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.63 : 3,279.86 = 1,328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.63/3,279.86 = 1,328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.63x = 3,279.86 × 1,328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.63x = 4,357,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,918.74/2,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.65

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