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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.90, 3,281.65 and 1,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.90, 3,281.65 and 1,329.96 is: 1,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.90 : 3,281.65 = 1,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.90/3,281.65 = 1,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.90x = 3,281.65 × 1,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.90x = 4,364,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,463.23/2,377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.43

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