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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.56, 3,481.58 and 2,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.56, 3,481.58 and 2,152.60 is: 3,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.56 : 3,481.58 = 2,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.56/3,481.58 = 2,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.56x = 3,481.58 × 2,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.56x = 7,494,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,438.35/2,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.87

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