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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.58, 3,294.59 and 1,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.58, 3,294.59 and 1,325.32 is: 1,828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.58 : 3,294.59 = 1,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.58/3,294.59 = 1,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.58x = 3,294.59 × 1,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.58x = 4,366,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,381.10/2,387.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.79

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