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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.32, 3,507.72 and 2,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.32, 3,507.72 and 2,006.56 is: 3,024.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.32 : 3,507.72 = 2,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.32/3,507.72 = 2,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.32x = 3,507.72 × 2,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.32x = 7,038,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,450.64/2,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.27

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