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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.87, 3,051.60 and 1,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.87, 3,051.60 and 1,327.50 is: 1,831.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.87 : 3,051.60 = 1,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.87/3,051.60 = 1,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.87x = 3,051.60 × 1,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.87x = 4,050,999
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,999/2,211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.48

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