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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.27, 5,059.26 and 1,525.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.27, 5,059.26 and 1,525.23 is: 2,286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.27 : 5,059.26 = 1,525.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.27/5,059.26 = 1,525.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.27x = 5,059.26 × 1,525.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.27x = 7,716,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,535.13/3,375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.20

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