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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.23, 3,491.30 and 1,028.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.23, 3,491.30 and 1,028.71 is: 1,543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.23 : 3,491.30 = 1,028.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.23/3,491.30 = 1,028.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.23x = 3,491.30 × 1,028.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.23x = 3,591,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,535.22/2,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.27

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