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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.65, 3,134.87 and 1,327.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.65, 3,134.87 and 1,327.37 is: 1,831.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.65 : 3,134.87 = 1,327.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.65/3,134.87 = 1,327.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.65x = 3,134.87 × 1,327.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.65x = 4,161,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,132.39/2,271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.77

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