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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.81, 3,277.32 and 1,327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.81, 3,277.32 and 1,327.07 is: 1,831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.81 : 3,277.32 = 1,327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.81/3,277.32 = 1,327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.81x = 3,277.32 × 1,327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.81x = 4,349,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,233.05/2,374.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.40

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