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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.08, 3,261.24 and 1,527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.08, 3,261.24 and 1,527.12 is: 2,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.08 : 3,261.24 = 1,527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.08/3,261.24 = 1,527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.08x = 3,261.24 × 1,527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.08x = 4,980,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,980,304.83/2,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.51

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