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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.64, 3,294.81 and 1,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.64, 3,294.81 and 1,325.32 is: 1,828.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.64 : 3,294.81 = 1,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.64/3,294.81 = 1,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.64x = 3,294.81 × 1,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.64x = 4,366,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,677.59/2,387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.87

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