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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.45, 3,283.64 and 1,302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.45, 3,283.64 and 1,302.71 is: 1,797.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.45 : 3,283.64 = 1,302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.45/3,283.64 = 1,302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.45x = 3,283.64 × 1,302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.45x = 4,277,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,617.50/2,379.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.74

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