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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.58, 3,281.76 and 1,382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.58, 3,281.76 and 1,382.67 is: 1,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.58 : 3,281.76 = 1,382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.58/3,281.76 = 1,382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.58x = 3,281.76 × 1,382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.58x = 4,537,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,591.10/2,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.50

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