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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.51, 3,134.35 and 1,327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.51, 3,134.35 and 1,327.39 is: 1,831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.51 : 3,134.35 = 1,327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.51/3,134.35 = 1,327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.51x = 3,134.35 × 1,327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.51x = 4,160,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,482.54/2,271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.60

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