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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.89, 3,280.47 and 1,369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.89, 3,280.47 and 1,369.37 is: 1,889.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.89 : 3,280.47 = 1,369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.89/3,280.47 = 1,369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.89x = 3,280.47 × 1,369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.89x = 4,492,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,180.27/2,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.15

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