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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.75, 3,492.31 and 846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.75, 3,492.31 and 846.94 is: 1,270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.75 : 3,492.31 = 846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.75/3,492.31 = 846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.75x = 3,492.31 × 846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.75x = 2,957,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,777.03/2,327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.66

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