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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.37, 3,297.29 and 1,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.37, 3,297.29 and 1,327.14 is: 1,831.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.37 : 3,297.29 = 1,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.37/3,297.29 = 1,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.37x = 3,297.29 × 1,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.37x = 4,375,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,965.45/2,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.43

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