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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.51, 3,280.44 and 1,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.51, 3,280.44 and 1,382.28 is: 1,907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.51 : 3,280.44 = 1,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.51/3,280.44 = 1,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.51x = 3,280.44 × 1,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.51x = 4,534,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,470.20/2,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.23

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