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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.56, 3,492.86 and 2,139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.56, 3,492.86 and 2,139.84 is: 3,211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.56 : 3,492.86 = 2,139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.56/3,492.86 = 2,139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.56x = 3,492.86 × 2,139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.56x = 7,474,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474,150.84/2,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.16

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