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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.90, 3,280.05 and 1,328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.90, 3,280.05 and 1,328.94 is: 1,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.90 : 3,280.05 = 1,328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.90/3,280.05 = 1,328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.90x = 3,280.05 × 1,328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.90x = 4,358,989.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,989.65/2,376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.90

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