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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.52, 3,355.52 and 1,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.52, 3,355.52 and 1,327.52 is: 1,831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.52 : 3,355.52 = 1,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.52/3,355.52 = 1,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.52x = 3,355.52 × 1,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.52x = 4,454,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,519.91/2,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.99

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