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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.66, 3,281.25 and 1,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.66, 3,281.25 and 1,329.76 is: 1,835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.66 : 3,281.25 = 1,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.66/3,281.25 = 1,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.66x = 3,281.25 × 1,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.66x = 4,363,275
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,275/2,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.11

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