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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.05, 2,825.36 and 1,521.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.05, 2,825.36 and 1,521.17 is: 2,100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.05 : 2,825.36 = 1,521.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.05/2,825.36 = 1,521.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.05x = 2,825.36 × 1,521.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.05x = 4,297,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,831.14/2,046.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.56

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