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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.37, 3,163.77 and 1,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.37, 3,163.77 and 1,525.52 is: 2,284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.37 : 3,163.77 = 1,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.37/3,163.77 = 1,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.37x = 3,163.77 × 1,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.37x = 4,826,402.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,402.32/2,112.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.83

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