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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.83, 2,106.56 and 1,291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.83, 2,106.56 and 1,291.36 is: 1,780.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.83 : 2,106.56 = 1,291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.83/2,106.56 = 1,291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.83x = 2,106.56 × 1,291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.83x = 2,720,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,321.97/1,527.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.51

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