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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.25, 3,182.91 and 1,561.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.25, 3,182.91 and 1,561.47 is: 2,154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.25 : 3,182.91 = 1,561.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.25/3,182.91 = 1,561.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.25x = 3,182.91 × 1,561.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.25x = 4,970,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,018.48/2,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.09

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