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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.73, 3,492.80 and 1,505.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.73, 3,492.80 and 1,505.78 is: 2,259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.73 : 3,492.80 = 1,505.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.73/3,492.80 = 1,505.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.73x = 3,492.80 × 1,505.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.73x = 5,259,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,388.38/2,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.45

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