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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.57, 3,282.39 and 1,330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.57, 3,282.39 and 1,330.63 is: 1,836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.57 : 3,282.39 = 1,330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.57/3,282.39 = 1,330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.57x = 3,282.39 × 1,330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.57x = 4,367,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,638.40/2,378.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.25

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