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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.76, 3,114.06 and 1,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.76, 3,114.06 and 1,525.72 is: 2,284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.76 : 3,114.06 = 1,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.76/3,114.06 = 1,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.76x = 3,114.06 × 1,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.76x = 4,751,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,183.62/2,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.49

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