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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.44, 4,757.64 and 1,527.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.44, 4,757.64 and 1,527.15 is: 2,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.44 : 4,757.64 = 1,527.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.44/4,757.64 = 1,527.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.44x = 4,757.64 × 1,527.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.44x = 7,265,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,642.04/3,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.68

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