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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.32, 3,280.80 and 1,329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.32, 3,280.80 and 1,329.38 is: 1,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.32 : 3,280.80 = 1,329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.32/3,280.80 = 1,329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.32x = 3,280.80 × 1,329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.32x = 4,361,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,429.90/2,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.60

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