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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.92, 3,487.16 and 1,154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.92, 3,487.16 and 1,154.38 is: 1,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.92 : 3,487.16 = 1,154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.92/3,487.16 = 1,154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.92x = 3,487.16 × 1,154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.92x = 4,025,507.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,507.76/2,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.23

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