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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.18, 3,487.10 and 1,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.18, 3,487.10 and 1,228.23 is: 1,840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.18 : 3,487.10 = 1,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.18/3,487.10 = 1,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.18x = 3,487.10 × 1,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.18x = 4,282,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,954.69/2,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.41

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