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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.30, 3,519.91 and 1,527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.30, 3,519.91 and 1,527.16 is: 2,289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.30 : 3,519.91 = 1,527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.30/3,519.91 = 1,527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.30x = 3,519.91 × 1,527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.30x = 5,375,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,465.76/2,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.09

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