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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.79, 3,211.97 and 1,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.79, 3,211.97 and 1,384.14 is: 1,909.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.79 : 3,211.97 = 1,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.79/3,211.97 = 1,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.79x = 3,211.97 × 1,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.79x = 4,445,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,809.24/2,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.88

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