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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.88, 3,277.64 and 1,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.88, 3,277.64 and 1,327 is: 1,831.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.88 : 3,277.64 = 1,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.88/3,277.64 = 1,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.88x = 3,277.64 × 1,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.88x = 4,349,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,428.28/2,374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.43

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