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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.36, 3,702.92 and 2,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.36, 3,702.92 and 2,327.94 is: 3,482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.36 : 3,702.92 = 2,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.36/3,702.92 = 2,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.36x = 3,702.92 × 2,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.36x = 8,620,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,620,163.95/2,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.39

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