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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.66, 3,327.55 and 1,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.66, 3,327.55 and 1,527.14 is: 2,107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.66 : 3,327.55 = 1,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.66/3,327.55 = 1,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.66x = 3,327.55 × 1,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.66x = 5,081,639.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,639.21/2,411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.11

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