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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.88, 3,277.28 and 1,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.88, 3,277.28 and 1,327.04 is: 1,831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.88 : 3,277.28 = 1,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.88/3,277.28 = 1,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.88x = 3,277.28 × 1,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.88x = 4,349,081.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,081.65/2,374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.28

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