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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.41, 3,452.57 and 1,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.41, 3,452.57 and 1,327.28 is: 1,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.41 : 3,452.57 = 1,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.41/3,452.57 = 1,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.41x = 3,452.57 × 1,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.41x = 4,582,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,520.47/2,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.18

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