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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.76, 5,211.36 and 1,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.76, 5,211.36 and 1,525.92 is: 2,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.76 : 5,211.36 = 1,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.76/5,211.36 = 1,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.76x = 5,211.36 × 1,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.76x = 7,952,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,118.45/3,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.20

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