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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.94, 3,162.75 and 1,522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.94, 3,162.75 and 1,522.09 is: 2,282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.94 : 3,162.75 = 1,522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.94/3,162.75 = 1,522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.94x = 3,162.75 × 1,522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.94x = 4,813,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813,988.39/2,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.66

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