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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.96, 3,281.59 and 1,330.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.96, 3,281.59 and 1,330.03 is: 1,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.96 : 3,281.59 = 1,330.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.96/3,281.59 = 1,330.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.96x = 3,281.59 × 1,330.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.96x = 4,364,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,590.09/2,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.43

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