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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.28, 3,489.29 and 1,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.28, 3,489.29 and 1,093.50 is: 1,639.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.28 : 3,489.29 = 1,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.28/3,489.29 = 1,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.28x = 3,489.29 × 1,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.28x = 3,815,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,538.79/2,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.49

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