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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.98, 3,280.16 and 1,329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.98, 3,280.16 and 1,329.04 is: 1,834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.98 : 3,280.16 = 1,329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.98/3,280.16 = 1,329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.98x = 3,280.16 × 1,329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.98x = 4,359,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,440.80/2,376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.03

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