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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.31, 3,222.08 and 1,327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.31, 3,222.08 and 1,327.93 is: 1,987.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.31 : 3,222.08 = 1,327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.31/3,222.08 = 1,327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.31x = 3,222.08 × 1,327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.31x = 4,278,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,686.98/2,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.96

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