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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.82, 5,413.84 and 1,527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.82, 5,413.84 and 1,527.70 is: 2,292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.82 : 5,413.84 = 1,527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.82/5,413.84 = 1,527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.82x = 5,413.84 × 1,527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.82x = 8,270,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270,723.37/3,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.44

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