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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.75, 3,355.82 and 1,327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.75, 3,355.82 and 1,327.75 is: 1,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.75 : 3,355.82 = 1,327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.75/3,355.82 = 1,327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.75x = 3,355.82 × 1,327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.75x = 4,455,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,683.37/2,431.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.30

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