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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.52, 3,492.78 and 1,965.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.52, 3,492.78 and 1,965.64 is: 2,948.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.52 : 3,492.78 = 1,965.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.52/3,492.78 = 1,965.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.52x = 3,492.78 × 1,965.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.52x = 6,865,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,865,548.08/2,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.46

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