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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.24, 3,210.17 and 1,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.24, 3,210.17 and 1,382.40 is: 1,906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.24 : 3,210.17 = 1,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.24/3,210.17 = 1,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.24x = 3,210.17 × 1,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.24x = 4,437,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,732.10/2,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.87

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