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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.75, 3,492.38 and 1,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.75, 3,492.38 and 1,095.28 is: 1,643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.75 : 3,492.38 = 1,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.75/3,492.38 = 1,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.75x = 3,492.38 × 1,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.75x = 3,825,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,133.97/2,327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.28

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