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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.71, 3,187.06 and 2,061.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.71, 3,187.06 and 2,061.27 is: 2,827.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.71 : 3,187.06 = 2,061.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.71/3,187.06 = 2,061.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.71x = 3,187.06 × 2,061.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.71x = 6,569,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,569,386.01/2,323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.11

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