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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.11, 3,487.58 and 1,707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.11, 3,487.58 and 1,707.92 is: 2,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.11 : 3,487.58 = 1,707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.11/3,487.58 = 1,707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.11x = 3,487.58 × 1,707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.11x = 5,956,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,956,481.66/2,327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.61

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