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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.21, 3,471.96 and 1,827.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.21, 3,471.96 and 1,827.43 is: 2,744.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.21 : 3,471.96 = 1,827.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.21/3,471.96 = 1,827.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.21x = 3,471.96 × 1,827.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.21x = 6,344,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,344,762.04/2,312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.02

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