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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.64, 3,488.67 and 1,778.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.64, 3,488.67 and 1,778.15 is: 2,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.64 : 3,488.67 = 1,778.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.64/3,488.67 = 1,778.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.64x = 3,488.67 × 1,778.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.64x = 6,203,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203,387.28/2,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.10

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