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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.24, 2,968.31 and 1,521.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.24, 2,968.31 and 1,521.27 is: 2,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.24 : 2,968.31 = 1,521.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.24/2,968.31 = 1,521.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.24x = 2,968.31 × 1,521.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.24x = 4,515,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,604.76/2,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.05

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