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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.26, 3,491.70 and 1,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.26, 3,491.70 and 1,095.61 is: 1,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.26 : 3,491.70 = 1,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.26/3,491.70 = 1,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.26x = 3,491.70 × 1,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.26x = 3,825,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,541.44/2,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.80

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