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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.04, 3,486.78 and 1,353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.04, 3,486.78 and 1,353.96 is: 2,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.04 : 3,486.78 = 1,353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.04/3,486.78 = 1,353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.04x = 3,486.78 × 1,353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.04x = 4,720,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,960.65/2,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.74

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