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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.84, 3,491.76 and 1,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.84, 3,491.76 and 1,028.40 is: 1,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.84 : 3,491.76 = 1,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.84/3,491.76 = 1,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.84x = 3,491.76 × 1,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.84x = 3,590,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,925.98/2,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.60

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