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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.69, 3,183.39 and 1,561.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.69, 3,183.39 and 1,561.91 is: 2,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.69 : 3,183.39 = 1,561.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.69/3,183.39 = 1,561.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.69x = 3,183.39 × 1,561.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.69x = 4,972,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,152.76/2,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.60

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