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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.35, 3,484.86 and 1,228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.35, 3,484.86 and 1,228.38 is: 1,839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.35 : 3,484.86 = 1,228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.35/3,484.86 = 1,228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.35x = 3,484.86 × 1,228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.35x = 4,280,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,732.33/2,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.32

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