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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.96, 3,541.08 and 2,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.96, 3,541.08 and 2,327.52 is: 3,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.96 : 3,541.08 = 2,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.96/3,541.08 = 2,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.96x = 3,541.08 × 2,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.96x = 8,241,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,934.52/2,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.75

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