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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.23, 4,046.42 and 1,527.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.23, 4,046.42 and 1,527.79 is: 2,292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.23 : 4,046.42 = 1,527.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.23/4,046.42 = 1,527.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.23x = 4,046.42 × 1,527.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.23x = 6,182,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,059.78/2,697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.00

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