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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.80, 3,380.82 and 1,327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.80, 3,380.82 and 1,327.78 is: 1,992.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.80 : 3,380.82 = 1,327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.80/3,380.82 = 1,327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.80x = 3,380.82 × 1,327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.80x = 4,488,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,985.18/2,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.62

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