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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.98, 3,460.52 and 1,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.98, 3,460.52 and 1,527.14 is: 2,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.98 : 3,460.52 = 1,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.98/3,460.52 = 1,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.98x = 3,460.52 × 1,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.98x = 5,284,698.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,698.51/2,307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.75

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