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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.71, 4,367.50 and 1,522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.71, 4,367.50 and 1,522.69 is: 2,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.71 : 4,367.50 = 1,522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.71/4,367.50 = 1,522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.71x = 4,367.50 × 1,522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.71x = 6,650,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,650,348.58/2,912.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.22

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