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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.46, 3,224.01 and 1,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.46, 3,224.01 and 1,522.16 is: 2,283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.46 : 3,224.01 = 1,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.46/3,224.01 = 1,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.46x = 3,224.01 × 1,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.46x = 4,907,461.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,461.41/2,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.11

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