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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.11, 3,280.95 and 1,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.11, 3,280.95 and 1,382.52 is: 1,908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.11 : 3,280.95 = 1,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.11/3,280.95 = 1,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.11x = 3,280.95 × 1,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.11x = 4,535,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,978.99/2,377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.19

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