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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.49, 3,213.02 and 1,581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.49, 3,213.02 and 1,581.48 is: 2,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.49 : 3,213.02 = 1,581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.49/3,213.02 = 1,581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.49x = 3,213.02 × 1,581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.49x = 5,081,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,318.96/2,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.18

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