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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.57, 3,052.08 and 1,327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.57, 3,052.08 and 1,327.41 is: 1,831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.57 : 3,052.08 = 1,327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.57/3,052.08 = 1,327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.57x = 3,052.08 × 1,327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.57x = 4,051,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,361.51/2,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.89

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