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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.29, 3,212.76 and 1,476.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.29, 3,212.76 and 1,476.97 is: 2,038.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.29 : 3,212.76 = 1,476.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.29/3,212.76 = 1,476.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.29x = 3,212.76 × 1,476.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.29x = 4,745,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,150.14/2,327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.92

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