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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.25, 3,490.87 and 1,010.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.25, 3,490.87 and 1,010.83 is: 1,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.25 : 3,490.87 = 1,010.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.25/3,490.87 = 1,010.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.25x = 3,490.87 × 1,010.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.25x = 3,528,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,685.97/2,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.25

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