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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.63, 3,283.89 and 1,317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.63, 3,283.89 and 1,317.47 is: 1,818.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.63 : 3,283.89 = 1,317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.63/3,283.89 = 1,317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.63x = 3,283.89 × 1,317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.63x = 4,326,427.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,427.39/2,379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.11

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