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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.76, 3,283.94 and 1,331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.76, 3,283.94 and 1,331.62 is: 1,837.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.76 : 3,283.94 = 1,331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.76/3,283.94 = 1,331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.76x = 3,283.94 × 1,331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.76x = 4,372,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,960.18/2,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.56

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