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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.49, 3,488.40 and 1,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.49, 3,488.40 and 1,231.16 is: 1,845.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.49 : 3,488.40 = 1,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.49/3,488.40 = 1,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.49x = 3,488.40 × 1,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.49x = 4,294,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,761.10/2,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.23

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