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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.14, 3,280.35 and 1,329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.14, 3,280.35 and 1,329.18 is: 1,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.14 : 3,280.35 = 1,329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.14/3,280.35 = 1,329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.14x = 3,280.35 × 1,329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.14x = 4,360,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,175.61/2,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.21

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