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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.82, 3,141.34 and 1,529.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.82, 3,141.34 and 1,529.81 is: 2,111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.82 : 3,141.34 = 1,529.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.82/3,141.34 = 1,529.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.82x = 3,141.34 × 1,529.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.82x = 4,805,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,633.81/2,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.61

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