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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.76, 3,936.48 and 1,529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.76, 3,936.48 and 1,529.82 is: 2,291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.76 : 3,936.48 = 1,529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.76/3,936.48 = 1,529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.76x = 3,936.48 × 1,529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.76x = 6,022,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,022,105.83/2,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.73

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