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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.86, 3,284.24 and 1,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.86, 3,284.24 and 1,371.34 is: 1,892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.86 : 3,284.24 = 1,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.86/3,284.24 = 1,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.86x = 3,284.24 × 1,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.86x = 4,503,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,786.40/2,379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.46

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