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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.97, 3,280.49 and 1,328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.97, 3,280.49 and 1,328.83 is: 1,833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.97 : 3,280.49 = 1,328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.97/3,280.49 = 1,328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.97x = 3,280.49 × 1,328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.97x = 4,359,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,213.53/2,376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.94

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