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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.51, 3,280.89 and 1,329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.51, 3,280.89 and 1,329.58 is: 1,834.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.51 : 3,280.89 = 1,329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.51/3,280.89 = 1,329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.51x = 3,280.89 × 1,329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.51x = 4,362,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,205.73/2,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.78

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