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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.64, 2,280.14 and 935.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.64, 2,280.14 and 935.11 is: 1,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.64 : 2,280.14 = 935.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.64/2,280.14 = 935.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.64x = 2,280.14 × 935.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.64x = 2,132,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,165.64/1,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.23

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