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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.52, 4,164.18 and 1,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.52, 4,164.18 and 1,315 is: 1,972.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.52 : 4,164.18 = 1,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.52/4,164.18 = 1,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.52x = 4,164.18 × 1,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.52x = 5,475,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,896.70/2,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.93

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