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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.67, 3,491.51 and 2,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.67, 3,491.51 and 2,192.40 is: 3,288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.67 : 3,491.51 = 2,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.67/3,491.51 = 2,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.67x = 3,491.51 × 2,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.67x = 7,654,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,654,775.56/2,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.60

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