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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.46, 3,282.28 and 1,330.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.46, 3,282.28 and 1,330.53 is: 1,836.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.46 : 3,282.28 = 1,330.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.46/3,282.28 = 1,330.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.46x = 3,282.28 × 1,330.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.46x = 4,367,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,172.01/2,378.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.13

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