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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.26, 3,280.59 and 1,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.26, 3,280.59 and 1,383.12 is: 1,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.26 : 3,280.59 = 1,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.26/3,280.59 = 1,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.26x = 3,280.59 × 1,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.26x = 4,537,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,449.64/2,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.69

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