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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.23, 3,489.80 and 1,027.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.23, 3,489.80 and 1,027.71 is: 1,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.23 : 3,489.80 = 1,027.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.23/3,489.80 = 1,027.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.23x = 3,489.80 × 1,027.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.23x = 3,586,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,497.22/2,326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.76

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