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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.33, 3,283.46 and 1,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.33, 3,283.46 and 1,317.12 is: 1,817.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.33 : 3,283.46 = 1,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.33/3,283.46 = 1,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.33x = 3,283.46 × 1,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.33x = 4,324,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,704.25/2,379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.61

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