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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.24, 3,492.48 and 1,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.24, 3,492.48 and 1,597.52 is: 2,397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.24 : 3,492.48 = 1,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.24/3,492.48 = 1,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.24x = 3,492.48 × 1,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.24x = 5,579,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,579,306.65/2,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.39

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