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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.46, 3,283.58 and 1,317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.46, 3,283.58 and 1,317.26 is: 1,817.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.46 : 3,283.58 = 1,317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.46/3,283.58 = 1,317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.46x = 3,283.58 × 1,317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.46x = 4,325,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,328.59/2,379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.78

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