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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.16, 4,747.29 and 1,521.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.16, 4,747.29 and 1,521.27 is: 2,281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.16 : 4,747.29 = 1,521.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.16/4,747.29 = 1,521.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.16x = 4,747.29 × 1,521.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.16x = 7,221,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,909.86/3,165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.69

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