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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.89, 3,154.88 and 1,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.89, 3,154.88 and 1,552.40 is: 2,330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.89 : 3,154.88 = 1,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.89/3,154.88 = 1,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.89x = 3,154.88 × 1,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.89x = 4,897,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,635.71/2,101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.11

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