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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.60, 3,482.76 and 1,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.60, 3,482.76 and 1,778.96 is: 2,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.60 : 3,482.76 = 1,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.60/3,482.76 = 1,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.60x = 3,482.76 × 1,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.60x = 6,195,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,195,690.73/2,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.84

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