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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.20, 3,279.50 and 1,491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.20, 3,279.50 and 1,491.60 is: 2,057.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.20 : 3,279.50 = 1,491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.20/3,279.50 = 1,491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.20x = 3,279.50 × 1,491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.20x = 4,891,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,702.20/2,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.76

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