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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.08, 3,209.96 and 1,382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.08, 3,209.96 and 1,382.54 is: 1,907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.08 : 3,209.96 = 1,382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.08/3,209.96 = 1,382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.08x = 3,209.96 × 1,382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.08x = 4,437,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,898.10/2,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.07

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