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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.94, 3,295.34 and 1,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.94, 3,295.34 and 1,325.70 is: 1,829.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.94 : 3,295.34 = 1,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.94/3,295.34 = 1,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.94x = 3,295.34 × 1,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.94x = 4,368,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,632.24/2,387.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.46

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