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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.32, 3,491.34 and 1,449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.32, 3,491.34 and 1,449.15 is: 2,173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.32 : 3,491.34 = 1,449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.32/3,491.34 = 1,449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.32x = 3,491.34 × 1,449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.32x = 5,059,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,475.36/2,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.95

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