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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.19, 3,491.70 and 1,027.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.19, 3,491.70 and 1,027.75 is: 1,542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.19 : 3,491.70 = 1,027.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.19/3,491.70 = 1,027.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.19x = 3,491.70 × 1,027.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.19x = 3,588,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,594.68/2,327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.03

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