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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.28, 3,279.88 and 1,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.28, 3,279.88 and 1,329.14 is: 1,833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.28 : 3,279.88 = 1,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.28/3,279.88 = 1,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.28x = 3,279.88 × 1,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.28x = 4,359,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,419.70/2,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.78

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