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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.24, 2,801.25 and 1,523.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.24, 2,801.25 and 1,523.21 is: 2,103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.24 : 2,801.25 = 1,523.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.24/2,801.25 = 1,523.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.24x = 2,801.25 × 1,523.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.24x = 4,266,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,878.01/2,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.73

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