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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.62, 3,183.30 and 1,561.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.62, 3,183.30 and 1,561.83 is: 2,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.62 : 3,183.30 = 1,561.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.62/3,183.30 = 1,561.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.62x = 3,183.30 × 1,561.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.62x = 4,971,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,757.52/2,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.50

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