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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.76, 3,492.09 and 1,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.76, 3,492.09 and 1,402.20 is: 2,103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.76 : 3,492.09 = 1,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.76/3,492.09 = 1,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.76x = 3,492.09 × 1,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.76x = 4,896,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,608.60/2,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.57

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