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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.27, 3,160.27 and 1,821.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.27, 3,160.27 and 1,821.72 is: 2,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.27 : 3,160.27 = 1,821.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.27/3,160.27 = 1,821.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.27x = 3,160.27 × 1,821.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.27x = 5,757,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,130.95/2,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.55

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