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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.94, 3,283.11 and 1,330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.94, 3,283.11 and 1,330.94 is: 1,836.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.94 : 3,283.11 = 1,330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.94/3,283.11 = 1,330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.94x = 3,283.11 × 1,330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.94x = 4,369,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,606.01/2,378.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.79

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