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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.38, 3,278.09 and 1,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.38, 3,278.09 and 1,327.44 is: 1,831.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.38 : 3,278.09 = 1,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.38/3,278.09 = 1,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.38x = 3,278.09 × 1,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.38x = 4,351,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,467.79/2,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.91

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