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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.76, 3,294.73 and 1,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.76, 3,294.73 and 1,325.50 is: 1,828.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.76 : 3,294.73 = 1,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.76/3,294.73 = 1,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.76x = 3,294.73 × 1,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.76x = 4,367,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,153.06/2,387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.97

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