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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.22, 3,282.29 and 1,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.22, 3,282.29 and 1,330.48 is: 1,836.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.22 : 3,282.29 = 1,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.22/3,282.29 = 1,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.22x = 3,282.29 × 1,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.22x = 4,367,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,021.20/2,378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.26

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