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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.80, 3,491.68 and 1,010.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.80, 3,491.68 and 1,010.47 is: 1,515.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.80 : 3,491.68 = 1,010.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.80/3,491.68 = 1,010.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.80x = 3,491.68 × 1,010.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.80x = 3,528,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,215.38/2,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.69

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