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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.30, 2,968.86 and 1,522.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.30, 2,968.86 and 1,522.95 is: 2,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.30 : 2,968.86 = 1,522.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.30/2,968.86 = 1,522.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.30x = 2,968.86 × 1,522.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.30x = 4,521,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,425.34/2,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.72

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