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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.93, 4,629.86 and 1,527.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.93, 4,629.86 and 1,527.21 is: 2,289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.93 : 4,629.86 = 1,527.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.93/4,629.86 = 1,527.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.93x = 4,629.86 × 1,527.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.93x = 7,070,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070,760.85/3,087.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.81

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