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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.10, 3,227.91 and 1,395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.10, 3,227.91 and 1,395.27 is: 1,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.10 : 3,227.91 = 1,395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.10/3,227.91 = 1,395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.10x = 3,227.91 × 1,395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.10x = 4,503,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,805.99/2,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.62

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