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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.60, 3,492.52 and 1,353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.60, 3,492.52 and 1,353.78 is: 2,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.60 : 3,492.52 = 1,353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.60/3,492.52 = 1,353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.60x = 3,492.52 × 1,353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.60x = 4,728,100.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,100.34/2,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.32

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