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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.04, 3,488.58 and 1,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.04, 3,488.58 and 1,027.80 is: 1,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.04 : 3,488.58 = 1,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.04/3,488.58 = 1,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.04x = 3,488.58 × 1,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.04x = 3,585,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,562.52/2,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.83

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