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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.33, 3,488.67 and 1,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.33, 3,488.67 and 1,287.80 is: 1,930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.33 : 3,488.67 = 1,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.33/3,488.67 = 1,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.33x = 3,488.67 × 1,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.33x = 4,492,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,704.87/2,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.41

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