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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.02, 3,140.55 and 1,529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.02, 3,140.55 and 1,529.46 is: 2,111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.02 : 3,140.55 = 1,529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.02/3,140.55 = 1,529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.02x = 3,140.55 × 1,529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.02x = 4,803,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,345.60/2,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.34

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