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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.39, 3,492.26 and 1,547.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.39, 3,492.26 and 1,547.91 is: 2,322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.39 : 3,492.26 = 1,547.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.39/3,492.26 = 1,547.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.39x = 3,492.26 × 1,547.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.39x = 5,405,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,405,696.44/2,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.65

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