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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.32, 4,129.11 and 1,523.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.32, 4,129.11 and 1,523.31 is: 2,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.32 : 4,129.11 = 1,523.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.32/4,129.11 = 1,523.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.32x = 4,129.11 × 1,523.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.32x = 6,289,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,914.55/2,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.83

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