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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.41, 3,280.62 and 1,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.41, 3,280.62 and 1,382.50 is: 1,907.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.41 : 3,280.62 = 1,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.41/3,280.62 = 1,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.41x = 3,280.62 × 1,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.41x = 4,535,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,457.15/2,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.73

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