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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.32, 3,507.73 and 2,228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.32, 3,507.73 and 2,228.50 is: 3,358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.32 : 3,507.73 = 2,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.32/3,507.73 = 2,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.32x = 3,507.73 × 2,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.32x = 7,816,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816,976.31/2,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.79

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