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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.28, 3,051.71 and 1,327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.28, 3,051.71 and 1,327.03 is: 1,831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.28 : 3,051.71 = 1,327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.28/3,051.71 = 1,327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.28x = 3,051.71 × 1,327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.28x = 4,049,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,710.72/2,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.39

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