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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.74, 3,203.77 and 1,520.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.74, 3,203.77 and 1,520.38 is: 2,283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.74 : 3,203.77 = 1,520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.74/3,203.77 = 1,520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.74x = 3,203.77 × 1,520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.74x = 4,870,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,947.83/2,132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.89

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