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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.41, 3,282.78 and 1,383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.41, 3,282.78 and 1,383.87 is: 1,909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.41 : 3,282.78 = 1,383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.41/3,282.78 = 1,383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.41x = 3,282.78 × 1,383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.41x = 4,542,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,940.76/2,379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.28

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