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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.40, 3,277.86 and 1,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.40, 3,277.86 and 1,327.26 is: 1,831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.40 : 3,277.86 = 1,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.40/3,277.86 = 1,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.40x = 3,277.86 × 1,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.40x = 4,350,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,572.46/2,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.51

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