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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.78, 3,298.10 and 1,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.78, 3,298.10 and 1,327.62 is: 1,832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.78 : 3,298.10 = 1,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.78/3,298.10 = 1,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.78x = 3,298.10 × 1,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.78x = 4,378,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,623.52/2,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.23

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