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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.43, 3,213.36 and 1,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.43, 3,213.36 and 1,619.04 is: 2,235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.43 : 3,213.36 = 1,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.43/3,213.36 = 1,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.43x = 3,213.36 × 1,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.43x = 5,202,558.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,558.37/2,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.32

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