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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.92, 3,208.71 and 1,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.92, 3,208.71 and 1,523.13 is: 2,286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.92 : 3,208.71 = 1,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.92/3,208.71 = 1,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.92x = 3,208.71 × 1,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.92x = 4,887,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,282.46/2,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.00

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