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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.49, 5,214.92 and 1,527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.49, 5,214.92 and 1,527.44 is: 2,291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.49 : 5,214.92 = 1,527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.49/5,214.92 = 1,527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.49x = 5,214.92 × 1,527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.49x = 7,965,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,965,443.69/3,475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.89

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