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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.38, 3,283.61 and 1,331.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.38, 3,283.61 and 1,331.51 is: 1,837.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.38 : 3,283.61 = 1,331.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.38/3,283.61 = 1,331.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.38x = 3,283.61 × 1,331.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.38x = 4,372,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,136.48/2,379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.51

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