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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.33, 3,282.33 and 1,481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.33, 3,282.33 and 1,481.43 is: 2,045.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.33 : 3,282.33 = 1,481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.33/3,282.33 = 1,481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.33x = 3,282.33 × 1,481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.33x = 4,862,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,533.20/2,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.37

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