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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.54, 3,222.18 and 1,327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.54, 3,222.18 and 1,327.31 is: 1,987.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.54 : 3,222.18 = 1,327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.54/3,222.18 = 1,327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.54x = 3,222.18 × 1,327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.54x = 4,276,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,836.77/2,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.81

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