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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.70, 4,373.35 and 1,527.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.70, 4,373.35 and 1,527.71 is: 2,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.70 : 4,373.35 = 1,527.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.70/4,373.35 = 1,527.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.70x = 4,373.35 × 1,527.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.70x = 6,681,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,203.19/2,914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.24

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