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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.36, 3,486.92 and 1,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.36, 3,486.92 and 1,229.30 is: 1,841.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.36 : 3,486.92 = 1,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.36/3,486.92 = 1,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.36x = 3,486.92 × 1,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.36x = 4,286,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,470.76/2,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.77

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