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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.17, 3,280.41 and 1,329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.17, 3,280.41 and 1,329.21 is: 1,834.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.17 : 3,280.41 = 1,329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.17/3,280.41 = 1,329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.17x = 3,280.41 × 1,329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.17x = 4,360,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,353.78/2,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.26

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