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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.97, 3,486.27 and 2,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.97, 3,486.27 and 2,244.15 is: 3,360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.97 : 3,486.27 = 2,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.97/3,486.27 = 2,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.97x = 3,486.27 × 2,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.97x = 7,823,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,823,712.82/2,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.74

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