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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.52, 2,851.08 and 1,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.52, 2,851.08 and 1,621.52 is: 2,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.52 : 2,851.08 = 1,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.52/2,851.08 = 1,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.52x = 2,851.08 × 1,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.52x = 4,623,083.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,083.24/2,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.22

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