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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.66, 3,295.18 and 1,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.66, 3,295.18 and 1,325.76 is: 1,829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.66 : 3,295.18 = 1,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.66/3,295.18 = 1,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.66x = 3,295.18 × 1,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.66x = 4,368,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,617.84/2,387.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.66

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