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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.52, 3,278.20 and 1,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.52, 3,278.20 and 1,327.80 is: 1,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.52 : 3,278.20 = 1,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.52/3,278.20 = 1,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.52x = 3,278.20 × 1,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.52x = 4,352,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,793.96/2,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.35

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