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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.34, 3,189.52 and 1,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.34, 3,189.52 and 1,512.28 is: 2,267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.34 : 3,189.52 = 1,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.34/3,189.52 = 1,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.34x = 3,189.52 × 1,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.34x = 4,823,447.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,447.31/2,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.36

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