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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.85, 3,492.96 and 1,548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.85, 3,492.96 and 1,548.39 is: 2,323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.85 : 3,492.96 = 1,548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.85/3,492.96 = 1,548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.85x = 3,492.96 × 1,548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.85x = 5,408,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,471.63/2,327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.38

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