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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.15, 2,108.37 and 1,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.15, 2,108.37 and 1,292.67 is: 1,782.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.15 : 2,108.37 = 1,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.15/2,108.37 = 1,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.15x = 2,108.37 × 1,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.15x = 2,725,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,426.65/1,529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.31

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