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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.46, 3,486.30 and 1,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.46, 3,486.30 and 1,351.44 is: 2,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.46 : 3,486.30 = 1,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.46/3,486.30 = 1,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.46x = 3,486.30 × 1,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.46x = 4,711,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,525.27/2,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.32

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