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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.52, 3,132.32 and 1,961.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.52, 3,132.32 and 1,961.82 is: 2,700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.52 : 3,132.32 = 1,961.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.52/3,132.32 = 1,961.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.52x = 3,132.32 × 1,961.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.52x = 6,145,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145,048.02/2,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.50

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