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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.59, 2,293.12 and 1,334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.59, 2,293.12 and 1,334.11 is: 2,000.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.59 : 2,293.12 = 1,334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.59/2,293.12 = 1,334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.59x = 2,293.12 × 1,334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.59x = 3,059,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,274.32/1,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.06

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