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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.96, 3,211.48 and 1,698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.96, 3,211.48 and 1,698.28 is: 2,342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.96 : 3,211.48 = 1,698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.96/3,211.48 = 1,698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.96x = 3,211.48 × 1,698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.96x = 5,453,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,453,992.25/2,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.82

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