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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.29, 3,294.08 and 1,325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.29, 3,294.08 and 1,325.03 is: 1,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.29 : 3,294.08 = 1,325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.29/3,294.08 = 1,325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.29x = 3,294.08 × 1,325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.29x = 4,364,755.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,755.22/2,387.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.33

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