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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.04, 3,280.50 and 1,369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.04, 3,280.50 and 1,369.05 is: 1,889.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.04 : 3,280.50 = 1,369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.04/3,280.50 = 1,369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.04x = 3,280.50 × 1,369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.04x = 4,491,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,168.53/2,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.40

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