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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.97, 3,213.96 and 1,619.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.97, 3,213.96 and 1,619.61 is: 2,236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.97 : 3,213.96 = 1,619.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.97/3,213.96 = 1,619.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.97x = 3,213.96 × 1,619.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.97x = 5,205,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,361.76/2,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.01

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