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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.54, 3,283.83 and 1,331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.54, 3,283.83 and 1,331.58 is: 1,837.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.54 : 3,283.83 = 1,331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.54/3,283.83 = 1,331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.54x = 3,283.83 × 1,331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.54x = 4,372,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,682.35/2,379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.62

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