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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.88, 4,371.83 and 1,527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.88, 4,371.83 and 1,527.18 is: 2,292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.88 : 4,371.83 = 1,527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.88/4,371.83 = 1,527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.88x = 4,371.83 × 1,527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.88x = 6,676,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,563.70/2,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.08

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