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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.88, 2,299.59 and 1,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.88, 2,299.59 and 1,396.04 is: 2,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.88 : 2,299.59 = 1,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.88/2,299.59 = 1,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.88x = 2,299.59 × 1,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.88x = 3,210,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,308.13/1,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.78

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