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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.06, 2,785.21 and 1,521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.06, 2,785.21 and 1,521.52 is: 2,098.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.06 : 2,785.21 = 1,521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.06/2,785.21 = 1,521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.06x = 2,785.21 × 1,521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.06x = 4,237,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,741.95/2,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.87

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