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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.92, 4,890.05 and 1,527.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.92, 4,890.05 and 1,527.90 is: 2,289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.92 : 4,890.05 = 1,527.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.92/4,890.05 = 1,527.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.92x = 4,890.05 × 1,527.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.92x = 7,471,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,471,507.40/3,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.82

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