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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.41, 3,297.43 and 1,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.41, 3,297.43 and 1,327.20 is: 1,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.41 : 3,297.43 = 1,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.41/3,297.43 = 1,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.41x = 3,297.43 × 1,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.41x = 4,376,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,346.76/2,389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.56

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