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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.38, 3,368.85 and 1,327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.38, 3,368.85 and 1,327.38 is: 1,986.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.38 : 3,368.85 = 1,327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.38/3,368.85 = 1,327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.38x = 3,368.85 × 1,327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.38x = 4,471,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,744.11/2,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.22

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