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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.82, 3,297.62 and 1,327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.82, 3,297.62 and 1,327.51 is: 1,831.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.82 : 3,297.62 = 1,327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.82/3,297.62 = 1,327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.82x = 3,297.62 × 1,327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.82x = 4,377,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,600.40/2,389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.77

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