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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.69, 3,283.59 and 1,331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.69, 3,283.59 and 1,331.55 is: 1,837.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.69 : 3,283.59 = 1,331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.69/3,283.59 = 1,331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.69x = 3,283.59 × 1,331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.69x = 4,372,264.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,264.26/2,379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.33

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