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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.60, 3,486.39 and 1,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.60, 3,486.39 and 1,093.16 is: 1,637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.60 : 3,486.39 = 1,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.60/3,486.39 = 1,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.60x = 3,486.39 × 1,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.60x = 3,811,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,186.71/2,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.39

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