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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.34, 3,293.88 and 1,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.34, 3,293.88 and 1,378.80 is: 1,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.34 : 3,293.88 = 1,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.34/3,293.88 = 1,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.34x = 3,293.88 × 1,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.34x = 4,541,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,601.74/2,387.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.37

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