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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.68, 4,923.72 and 1,527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.68, 4,923.72 and 1,527.52 is: 2,291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.68 : 4,923.72 = 1,527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.68/4,923.72 = 1,527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.68x = 4,923.72 × 1,527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.68x = 7,521,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,521,080.77/3,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.84

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