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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.19, 3,277.73 and 1,327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.19, 3,277.73 and 1,327.25 is: 1,831.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.19 : 3,277.73 = 1,327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.19/3,277.73 = 1,327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.19x = 3,277.73 × 1,327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.19x = 4,350,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,378.65/2,375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.59

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