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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.64, 3,279.36 and 1,328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.64, 3,279.36 and 1,328.32 is: 1,832.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.64 : 3,279.36 = 1,328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.64/3,279.36 = 1,328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.64x = 3,279.36 × 1,328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.64x = 4,356,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,039.48/2,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.86

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