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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.97, 3,212.43 and 1,383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.97, 3,212.43 and 1,383.72 is: 1,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.97 : 3,212.43 = 1,383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.97/3,212.43 = 1,383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.97x = 3,212.43 × 1,383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.97x = 4,445,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,103.64/2,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.43

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