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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.18, 3,491.98 and 1,547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.18, 3,491.98 and 1,547.74 is: 2,322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.18 : 3,491.98 = 1,547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.18/3,491.98 = 1,547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.18x = 3,491.98 × 1,547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.18x = 5,404,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,664.53/2,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.41

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