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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.12, 3,182.61 and 1,561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.12, 3,182.61 and 1,561.33 is: 2,153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.12 : 3,182.61 = 1,561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.12/3,182.61 = 1,561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.12x = 3,182.61 × 1,561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.12x = 4,969,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,087.62/2,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.81

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