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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.19, 3,203.60 and 1,947.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.19, 3,203.60 and 1,947.51 is: 2,687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.19 : 3,203.60 = 1,947.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.19/3,203.60 = 1,947.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.19x = 3,203.60 × 1,947.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.19x = 6,239,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,033.30/2,321.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.86

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