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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.81, 3,492.59 and 1,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.81, 3,492.59 and 1,095.98 is: 1,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.81 : 3,492.59 = 1,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.81/3,492.59 = 1,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.81x = 3,492.59 × 1,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.81x = 3,827,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,785.85/2,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.38

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