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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.86, 3,105.06 and 1,521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.86, 3,105.06 and 1,521.48 is: 2,280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.86 : 3,105.06 = 1,521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.86/3,105.06 = 1,521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.86x = 3,105.06 × 1,521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.86x = 4,724,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,286.69/2,071.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.22

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