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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.04, 3,287.07 and 1,319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.04, 3,287.07 and 1,319.77 is: 1,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.04 : 3,287.07 = 1,319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.04/3,287.07 = 1,319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.04x = 3,287.07 × 1,319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.04x = 4,338,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,176.37/2,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.20

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