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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.46, 3,220.56 and 1,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.46, 3,220.56 and 1,527.40 is: 2,299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.46 : 3,220.56 = 1,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.46/3,220.56 = 1,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.46x = 3,220.56 × 1,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.46x = 4,919,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,083.34/2,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.22

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