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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.12, 3,276 and 2,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.12, 3,276 and 2,082.66 is: 2,867.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.12 : 3,276 = 2,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.12/3,276 = 2,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.12x = 3,276 × 2,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.12x = 6,822,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,794.16/2,379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.78

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