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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.24, 3,211.11 and 1,383.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.24, 3,211.11 and 1,383.37 is: 1,908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.24 : 3,211.11 = 1,383.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.24/3,211.11 = 1,383.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.24x = 3,211.11 × 1,383.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.24x = 4,442,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,145.21/2,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.76

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