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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.52, 3,487.17 and 2,270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.52, 3,487.17 and 2,270.12 is: 3,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.52 : 3,487.17 = 2,270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.52/3,487.17 = 2,270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.52x = 3,487.17 × 2,270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.52x = 7,916,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,916,276.92/2,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.16

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