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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.17, 3,213.47 and 1,541.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.17, 3,213.47 and 1,541.93 is: 2,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.17 : 3,213.47 = 1,541.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.17/3,213.47 = 1,541.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.17x = 3,213.47 × 1,541.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.17x = 4,954,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,933.58/2,328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.26

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