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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.62, 3,515.47 and 1,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.62, 3,515.47 and 1,027.10 is: 1,540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.62 : 3,515.47 = 1,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.62/3,515.47 = 1,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.62x = 3,515.47 × 1,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.62x = 3,610,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,739.24/2,343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.67

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