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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.63, 3,281.13 and 1,329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.63, 3,281.13 and 1,329.69 is: 1,834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.63 : 3,281.13 = 1,329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.63/3,281.13 = 1,329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.63x = 3,281.13 × 1,329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.63x = 4,362,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,882.53/2,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.98

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