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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.63, 3,280.77 and 2,328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.63, 3,280.77 and 2,328.03 is: 3,213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.63 : 3,280.77 = 2,328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.63/3,280.77 = 2,328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.63x = 3,280.77 × 2,328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.63x = 7,637,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,730.98/2,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.68

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