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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.48, 3,280.93 and 1,383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.48, 3,280.93 and 1,383.43 is: 1,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.48 : 3,280.93 = 1,383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.48/3,280.93 = 1,383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.48x = 3,280.93 × 1,383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.48x = 4,538,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,935.37/2,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.14

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