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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378, 3,282.64 and 1,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378, 3,282.64 and 1,552.40 is: 2,142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378 : 3,282.64 = 1,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378/3,282.64 = 1,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378x = 3,282.64 × 1,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378x = 5,095,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,970.34/2,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.96

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