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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.26, 3,227.97 and 1,631.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.26, 3,227.97 and 1,631.09 is: 2,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.26 : 3,227.97 = 1,631.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.26/3,227.97 = 1,631.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.26x = 3,227.97 × 1,631.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.26x = 5,265,109.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,265,109.59/2,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.45

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