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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.85, 3,282.82 and 1,330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.85, 3,282.82 and 1,330.91 is: 1,836.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.85 : 3,282.82 = 1,330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.85/3,282.82 = 1,330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.85x = 3,282.82 × 1,330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.85x = 4,369,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,130.54/2,378.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.66

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