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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.16, 3,298.37 and 1,327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.16, 3,298.37 and 1,327.92 is: 1,832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.16 : 3,298.37 = 1,327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.16/3,298.37 = 1,327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.16x = 3,298.37 × 1,327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.16x = 4,379,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,964.85/2,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.50

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