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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.88, 3,327.86 and 1,527.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.88, 3,327.86 and 1,527.17 is: 2,107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.88 : 3,327.86 = 1,527.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.88/3,327.86 = 1,527.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.88x = 3,327.86 × 1,527.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.88x = 5,082,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,195.13/2,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.15

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