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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.97, 3,282.96 and 1,331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.97, 3,282.96 and 1,331.03 is: 1,836.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.97 : 3,282.96 = 1,331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.97/3,282.96 = 1,331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.97x = 3,282.96 × 1,331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.97x = 4,369,701.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,701.83/2,378.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.80

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