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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.30, 3,671.55 and 2,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.30, 3,671.55 and 2,127.30 is: 3,186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.30 : 3,671.55 = 2,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.30/3,671.55 = 2,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.30x = 3,671.55 × 2,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.30x = 7,810,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,810,488.32/2,451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.26

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