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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.60, 3,212.08 and 1,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.60, 3,212.08 and 1,443.52 is: 1,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.60 : 3,212.08 = 1,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.60/3,212.08 = 1,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.60x = 3,212.08 × 1,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.60x = 4,636,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,701.72/2,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.05

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