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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.35, 3,483.92 and 1,227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.35, 3,483.92 and 1,227.30 is: 1,838.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.35 : 3,483.92 = 1,227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.35/3,483.92 = 1,227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.35x = 3,483.92 × 1,227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.35x = 4,275,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,815.02/2,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.78

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