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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.88, 3,284.23 and 1,332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.88, 3,284.23 and 1,332.28 is: 1,838.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.88 : 3,284.23 = 1,332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.88/3,284.23 = 1,332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.88x = 3,284.23 × 1,332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.88x = 4,375,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,497.52/2,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.54

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