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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.67, 3,280.14 and 1,491.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.67, 3,280.14 and 1,491.93 is: 2,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.67 : 3,280.14 = 1,491.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.67/3,280.14 = 1,491.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.67x = 3,280.14 × 1,491.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.67x = 4,893,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,739.27/2,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.21

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