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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.89, 3,284.12 and 1,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.89, 3,284.12 and 1,332.02 is: 1,838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.89 : 3,284.12 = 1,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.89/3,284.12 = 1,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.89x = 3,284.12 × 1,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.89x = 4,374,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,500.43/2,379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.11

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