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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.66, 3,281.46 and 1,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.66, 3,281.46 and 1,382.74 is: 1,908.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.66 : 3,281.46 = 1,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.66/3,281.46 = 1,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.66x = 3,281.46 × 1,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.66x = 4,537,406.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,406.00/2,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.35

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