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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.86, 3,492.48 and 1,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.86, 3,492.48 and 1,095.40 is: 1,643.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.86 : 3,492.48 = 1,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.86/3,492.48 = 1,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.86x = 3,492.48 × 1,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.86x = 3,825,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,656.62/2,327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.42

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