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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.26, 2,873.79 and 1,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.26, 2,873.79 and 1,525.20 is: 2,100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.26 : 2,873.79 = 1,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.26/2,873.79 = 1,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.26x = 2,873.79 × 1,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.26x = 4,383,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,104.51/2,086.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.94

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