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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.78, 3,278.58 and 1,327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.78, 3,278.58 and 1,327.82 is: 1,832.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.78 : 3,278.58 = 1,327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.78/3,278.58 = 1,327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.78x = 3,278.58 × 1,327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.78x = 4,353,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,364.10/2,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.39

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