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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.70, 3,214.17 and 1,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.70, 3,214.17 and 1,545.24 is: 2,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.70 : 3,214.17 = 1,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.70/3,214.17 = 1,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.70x = 3,214.17 × 1,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.70x = 4,966,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966,664.05/2,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.72

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