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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.56, 2,793.83 and 1,524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.56, 2,793.83 and 1,524.02 is: 2,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.56 : 2,793.83 = 1,524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.56/2,793.83 = 1,524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.56x = 2,793.83 × 1,524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.56x = 4,257,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,831.21/2,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.21

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