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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.24, 3,182.96 and 1,511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.24, 3,182.96 and 1,511.41 is: 2,085.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.24 : 3,182.96 = 1,511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.24/3,182.96 = 1,511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.24x = 3,182.96 × 1,511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.24x = 4,810,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,757.57/2,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.07

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