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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.63, 3,279.87 and 1,328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.63, 3,279.87 and 1,328.85 is: 1,833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.63 : 3,279.87 = 1,328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.63/3,279.87 = 1,328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.63x = 3,279.87 × 1,328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.63x = 4,358,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,455.25/2,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.88

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