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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.16, 2,833.74 and 1,526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.16, 2,833.74 and 1,526.28 is: 2,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.16 : 2,833.74 = 1,526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.16/2,833.74 = 1,526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.16x = 2,833.74 × 1,526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.16x = 4,325,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,080.69/2,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.60

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