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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.76, 3,279.72 and 1,328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.76, 3,279.72 and 1,328.62 is: 1,833.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.76 : 3,279.72 = 1,328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.76/3,279.72 = 1,328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.76x = 3,279.72 × 1,328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.76x = 4,357,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,501.59/2,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.38

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