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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.93, 3,281.37 and 1,383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.93, 3,281.37 and 1,383.13 is: 1,908.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.93 : 3,281.37 = 1,383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.93/3,281.37 = 1,383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.93x = 3,281.37 × 1,383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.93x = 4,538,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,561.29/2,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.62

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