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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.50, 4,295.52 and 1,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.50, 4,295.52 and 1,715.52 is: 2,367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.50 : 4,295.52 = 1,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.50/4,295.52 = 1,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.50x = 4,295.52 × 1,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.50x = 7,369,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369,050.47/3,112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.57

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