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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.16, 3,209.10 and 1,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.16, 3,209.10 and 1,540.92 is: 2,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.16 : 3,209.10 = 1,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.16/3,209.10 = 1,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.16x = 3,209.10 × 1,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.16x = 4,944,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,966.37/2,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.89

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