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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.42, 3,281.92 and 1,330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.42, 3,281.92 and 1,330.22 is: 1,835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.42 : 3,281.92 = 1,330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.42/3,281.92 = 1,330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.42x = 3,281.92 × 1,330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.42x = 4,365,655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,655.89/2,378.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.53

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