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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.84, 2,099.08 and 1,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.84, 2,099.08 and 1,171.92 is: 1,616.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.84 : 2,099.08 = 1,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.84/2,099.08 = 1,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.84x = 2,099.08 × 1,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.84x = 2,459,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,953.83/1,521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.43

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