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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.86, 3,493.15 and 941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.86, 3,493.15 and 941.80 is: 1,413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.86 : 3,493.15 = 941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.86/3,493.15 = 941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.86x = 3,493.15 × 941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.86x = 3,289,848.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,848.67/2,327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.25

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