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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.69, 3,279.47 and 1,328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.69, 3,279.47 and 1,328.55 is: 1,833.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.69 : 3,279.47 = 1,328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.69/3,279.47 = 1,328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.69x = 3,279.47 × 1,328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.69x = 4,356,933.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,933.23/2,376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.19

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