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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.20, 3,487.83 and 1,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.20, 3,487.83 and 1,091.88 is: 1,636.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.20 : 3,487.83 = 1,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.20/3,487.83 = 1,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.20x = 3,487.83 × 1,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.20x = 3,808,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,300.54/2,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.43

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