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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.29, 4,066.16 and 1,526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.29, 4,066.16 and 1,526.28 is: 2,287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.29 : 4,066.16 = 1,526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.29/4,066.16 = 1,526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.29x = 4,066.16 × 1,526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.29x = 6,206,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,206,091.05/2,713.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.29

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