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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.08, 2,292.24 and 1,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.08, 2,292.24 and 1,241.96 is: 1,864.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.08 : 2,292.24 = 1,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.08/2,292.24 = 1,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.08x = 2,292.24 × 1,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.08x = 2,846,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,870.39/1,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.26

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