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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.13, 4,052.75 and 1,533.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.13, 4,052.75 and 1,533.27 is: 2,297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.13 : 4,052.75 = 1,533.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.13/4,052.75 = 1,533.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.13x = 4,052.75 × 1,533.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.13x = 6,213,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,213,952.33/2,704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.95

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