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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.16, 3,127.32 and 1,511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.16, 3,127.32 and 1,511.76 is: 2,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.16 : 3,127.32 = 1,511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.16/3,127.32 = 1,511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.16x = 3,127.32 × 1,511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.16x = 4,727,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,757.28/2,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.42

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