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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.39, 3,211.21 and 1,382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.39, 3,211.21 and 1,382.78 is: 1,907.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.39 : 3,211.21 = 1,382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.39/3,211.21 = 1,382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.39x = 3,211.21 × 1,382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.39x = 4,440,401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,401.53/2,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.89

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