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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.73, 3,250.49 and 1,527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.73, 3,250.49 and 1,527.25 is: 2,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.73 : 3,250.49 = 1,527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.73/3,250.49 = 1,527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.73x = 3,250.49 × 1,527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.73x = 4,964,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,303.22/2,355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.33

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