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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.18, 2,969.61 and 1,522.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.18, 2,969.61 and 1,522.22 is: 2,101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.18 : 2,969.61 = 1,522.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.18/2,969.61 = 1,522.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.18x = 2,969.61 × 1,522.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.18x = 4,520,384.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,384.89/2,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.35

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