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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.03, 3,280.42 and 1,314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.03, 3,280.42 and 1,314.79 is: 1,814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.03 : 3,280.42 = 1,314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.03/3,280.42 = 1,314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.03x = 3,280.42 × 1,314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.03x = 4,313,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,073.46/2,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.48

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