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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.36, 3,487.96 and 1,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.36, 3,487.96 and 1,708.16 is: 2,559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.36 : 3,487.96 = 1,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.36/3,487.96 = 1,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.36x = 3,487.96 × 1,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.36x = 5,957,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,993.75/2,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.98

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