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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.04, 3,277.62 and 1,327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.04, 3,277.62 and 1,327.18 is: 1,831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.04 : 3,277.62 = 1,327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.04/3,277.62 = 1,327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.04x = 3,277.62 × 1,327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.04x = 4,349,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,991.71/2,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.54

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