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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.93, 3,486.42 and 1,937.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.93, 3,486.42 and 1,937.91 is: 2,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.93 : 3,486.42 = 1,937.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.93/3,486.42 = 1,937.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.93x = 3,486.42 × 1,937.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.93x = 6,756,368.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,756,368.18/2,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.31

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