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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.76, 3,278.54 and 1,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.76, 3,278.54 and 1,327.84 is: 1,832.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.76 : 3,278.54 = 1,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.76/3,278.54 = 1,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.76x = 3,278.54 × 1,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.76x = 4,353,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,376.55/2,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.41

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