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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.19, 3,281.52 and 1,330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.19, 3,281.52 and 1,330.05 is: 1,835.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.19 : 3,281.52 = 1,330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.19/3,281.52 = 1,330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.19x = 3,281.52 × 1,330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.19x = 4,364,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,585.68/2,378.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.26

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