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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.93, 3,281.52 and 1,329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.93, 3,281.52 and 1,329.99 is: 1,835.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.93 : 3,281.52 = 1,329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.93/3,281.52 = 1,329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.93x = 3,281.52 × 1,329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.93x = 4,364,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,388.78/2,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.37

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