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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.23, 3,459.43 and 1,527.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.23, 3,459.43 and 1,527.83 is: 2,287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.23 : 3,459.43 = 1,527.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.23/3,459.43 = 1,527.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.23x = 3,459.43 × 1,527.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.23x = 5,285,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,413.30/2,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.83

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