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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.30, 3,298.28 and 1,327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.30, 3,298.28 and 1,327.98 is: 1,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.30 : 3,298.28 = 1,327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.30/3,298.28 = 1,327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.30x = 3,298.28 × 1,327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.30x = 4,380,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,043.23/2,390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.43

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