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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.15, 3,782.62 and 1,354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.15, 3,782.62 and 1,354.22 is: 2,026.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.15 : 3,782.62 = 1,354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.15/3,782.62 = 1,354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.15x = 3,782.62 × 1,354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.15x = 5,122,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,489.00/2,527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.98

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