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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.56, 3,492.54 and 1,783.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.56, 3,492.54 and 1,783.24 is: 2,675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.56 : 3,492.54 = 1,783.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.56/3,492.54 = 1,783.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.56x = 3,492.54 × 1,783.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.56x = 6,228,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,037.03/2,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.78

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