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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.55, 2,826.04 and 1,521.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.55, 2,826.04 and 1,521.67 is: 2,101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.55 : 2,826.04 = 1,521.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.55/2,826.04 = 1,521.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.55x = 2,826.04 × 1,521.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.55x = 4,300,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,300.29/2,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.24

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