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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.17, 3,491.89 and 1,512.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.17, 3,491.89 and 1,512.23 is: 2,268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.17 : 3,491.89 = 1,512.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.17/3,491.89 = 1,512.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.17x = 3,491.89 × 1,512.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.17x = 5,280,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,540.81/2,328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.11

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