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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.90, 3,278.81 and 1,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.90, 3,278.81 and 1,669.83 is: 2,303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.90 : 3,278.81 = 1,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.90/3,278.81 = 1,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.90x = 3,278.81 × 1,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.90x = 5,475,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,059.48/2,376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.45

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