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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.35, 3,476.94 and 2,127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.35, 3,476.94 and 2,127.88 is: 3,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.35 : 3,476.94 = 2,127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.35/3,476.94 = 2,127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.35x = 3,476.94 × 2,127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.35x = 7,398,511.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,398,511.09/2,324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.05

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