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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.74, 3,481.07 and 1,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.74, 3,481.07 and 1,995.92 is: 2,991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.74 : 3,481.07 = 1,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.74/3,481.07 = 1,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.74x = 3,481.07 × 1,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.74x = 6,947,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,937.23/2,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.27

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