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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.52, 4,373.72 and 1,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.52, 4,373.72 and 1,041.27 is: 1,562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.52 : 4,373.72 = 1,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.52/4,373.72 = 1,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.52x = 4,373.72 × 1,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.52x = 4,554,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,196.35/2,915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.05

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