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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.73, 3,282.66 and 1,330.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.73, 3,282.66 and 1,330.79 is: 1,836.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.73 : 3,282.66 = 1,330.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.73/3,282.66 = 1,330.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.73x = 3,282.66 × 1,330.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.73x = 4,368,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,524.45/2,378.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.49

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