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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.15, 3,279.91 and 1,381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.15, 3,279.91 and 1,381.83 is: 1,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.15 : 3,279.91 = 1,381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.15/3,279.91 = 1,381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.15x = 3,279.91 × 1,381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.15x = 4,532,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,264.87/2,377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.60

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