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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.25, 3,283.37 and 1,331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.25, 3,283.37 and 1,331.31 is: 1,837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.25 : 3,283.37 = 1,331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.25/3,283.37 = 1,331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.25x = 3,283.37 × 1,331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.25x = 4,371,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,183.31/2,379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.21

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