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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.76, 3,475.68 and 2,051.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.76, 3,475.68 and 2,051.64 is: 3,063.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.76 : 3,475.68 = 2,051.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.76/3,475.68 = 2,051.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.76x = 3,475.68 × 2,051.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.76x = 7,130,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,844.12/2,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.39

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