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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.27, 3,378.24 and 1,327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.27, 3,378.24 and 1,327.97 is: 1,989.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.27 : 3,378.24 = 1,327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.27/3,378.24 = 1,327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.27x = 3,378.24 × 1,327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.27x = 4,486,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,201.37/2,255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.21

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