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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.92, 5,215.05 and 1,528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.92, 5,215.05 and 1,528.26 is: 2,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.92 : 5,215.05 = 1,528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.92/5,215.05 = 1,528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.92x = 5,215.05 × 1,528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.92x = 7,969,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969,952.31/3,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.90

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