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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.75, 3,462.28 and 1,529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.75, 3,462.28 and 1,529.71 is: 2,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.75 : 3,462.28 = 1,529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.75/3,462.28 = 1,529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.75x = 3,462.28 × 1,529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.75x = 5,296,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,296,271.86/2,310.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.01

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