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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.79, 2,792.27 and 1,525.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.79, 2,792.27 and 1,525.23 is: 2,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.79 : 2,792.27 = 1,525.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.79/2,792.27 = 1,525.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.79x = 2,792.27 × 1,525.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.79x = 4,258,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,857.79/2,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.40

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