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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.47, 3,297.05 and 1,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.47, 3,297.05 and 1,327.06 is: 1,831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.47 : 3,297.05 = 1,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.47/3,297.05 = 1,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.47x = 3,297.05 × 1,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.47x = 4,375,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,383.17/2,389.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.11

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