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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.94, 3,509.37 and 2,173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.94, 3,509.37 and 2,173.30 is: 3,276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.94 : 3,509.37 = 2,173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.94/3,509.37 = 2,173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.94x = 3,509.37 × 2,173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.94x = 7,626,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,905.05/2,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.25

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