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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.08, 3,277.32 and 1,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.08, 3,277.32 and 1,327 is: 1,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.08 : 3,277.32 = 1,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.08/3,277.32 = 1,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.08x = 3,277.32 × 1,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.08x = 4,349,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,003.64/2,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.10

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