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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.19, 3,277.94 and 1,327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.19, 3,277.94 and 1,327.19 is: 1,831.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.19 : 3,277.94 = 1,327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.19/3,277.94 = 1,327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.19x = 3,277.94 × 1,327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.19x = 4,350,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,426.16/2,375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.61

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