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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.83, 3,284.26 and 1,331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.83, 3,284.26 and 1,331.89 is: 1,838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.83 : 3,284.26 = 1,331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.83/3,284.26 = 1,331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.83x = 3,284.26 × 1,331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.83x = 4,374,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,273.05/2,379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.06

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