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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.21, 3,212.39 and 1,541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.21, 3,212.39 and 1,541.51 is: 2,127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.21 : 3,212.39 = 1,541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.21/3,212.39 = 1,541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.21x = 3,212.39 × 1,541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.21x = 4,951,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,931.31/2,327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.84

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