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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.07, 3,281.88 and 1,330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.07, 3,281.88 and 1,330.14 is: 1,835.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.07 : 3,281.88 = 1,330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.07/3,281.88 = 1,330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.07x = 3,281.88 × 1,330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.07x = 4,365,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,359.86/2,378.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.67

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