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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.71, 3,280.55 and 1,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.71, 3,280.55 and 1,382.36 is: 1,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.71 : 3,280.55 = 1,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.71/3,280.55 = 1,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.71x = 3,280.55 × 1,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.71x = 4,534,901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,901.10/2,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.06

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