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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.27, 6,236.69 and 1,527.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.27, 6,236.69 and 1,527.15 is: 2,289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.27 : 6,236.69 = 1,527.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.27/6,236.69 = 1,527.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.27x = 6,236.69 × 1,527.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.27x = 9,524,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524,353.50/4,160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.36

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