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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.42, 3,212.44 and 1,541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.42, 3,212.44 and 1,541.18 is: 2,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.42 : 3,212.44 = 1,541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.42/3,212.44 = 1,541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.42x = 3,212.44 × 1,541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.42x = 4,950,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,928.36/2,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.22

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