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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.67, 3,139.31 and 1,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.67, 3,139.31 and 1,530.72 is: 2,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.67 : 3,139.31 = 1,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.67/3,139.31 = 1,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.67x = 3,139.31 × 1,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.67x = 4,805,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,408.43/2,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.64

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