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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.04, 3,117.40 and 1,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.04, 3,117.40 and 1,327.52 is: 1,831.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.04 : 3,117.40 = 1,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.04/3,117.40 = 1,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.04x = 3,117.40 × 1,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.04x = 4,138,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,410.85/2,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.93

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