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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.30, 3,294.04 and 1,378.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.30, 3,294.04 and 1,378.77 is: 1,902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.30 : 3,294.04 = 1,378.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.30/3,294.04 = 1,378.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.30x = 3,294.04 × 1,378.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.30x = 4,541,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,732.72/2,387.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.46

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