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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.51, 3,297.14 and 1,327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.51, 3,297.14 and 1,327.25 is: 1,831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.51 : 3,297.14 = 1,327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.51/3,297.14 = 1,327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.51x = 3,297.14 × 1,327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.51x = 4,376,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,129.07/2,389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.39

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