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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.20, 3,491.10 and 1,157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.20, 3,491.10 and 1,157.80 is: 1,736.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.20 : 3,491.10 = 1,157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.20/3,491.10 = 1,157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.20x = 3,491.10 × 1,157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.20x = 4,041,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,995.58/2,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.85

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