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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.82, 3,284.32 and 1,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.82, 3,284.32 and 1,371.69 is: 1,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.82 : 3,284.32 = 1,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.82/3,284.32 = 1,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.82x = 3,284.32 × 1,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.82x = 4,505,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,058.30/2,379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.03

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