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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377, 3,280.26 and 1,329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377, 3,280.26 and 1,329.06 is: 1,834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377 : 3,280.26 = 1,329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377/3,280.26 = 1,329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377x = 3,280.26 × 1,329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377x = 4,359,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,662.36/2,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.10

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