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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.81, 3,282.72 and 1,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.81, 3,282.72 and 1,330.88 is: 1,836.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.81 : 3,282.72 = 1,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.81/3,282.72 = 1,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.81x = 3,282.72 × 1,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.81x = 4,368,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,889.98/2,378.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.59

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