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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.67, 2,826.21 and 1,521.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.67, 2,826.21 and 1,521.79 is: 2,101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.67 : 2,826.21 = 1,521.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.67/2,826.21 = 1,521.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.67x = 2,826.21 × 1,521.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.67x = 4,300,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,898.12/2,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.41

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