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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.27, 3,189.11 and 1,508.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.27, 3,189.11 and 1,508.27 is: 2,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.27 : 3,189.11 = 1,508.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.27/3,189.11 = 1,508.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.27x = 3,189.11 × 1,508.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.27x = 4,810,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,015.45/2,124.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.31

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