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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.72, 3,279.55 and 1,328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.72, 3,279.55 and 1,328.85 is: 1,833.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.72 : 3,279.55 = 1,328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.72/3,279.55 = 1,328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.72x = 3,279.55 × 1,328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.72x = 4,358,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,030.02/2,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.63

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