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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.66, 2,968.32 and 1,523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.66, 2,968.32 and 1,523.10 is: 2,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.66 : 2,968.32 = 1,523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.66/2,968.32 = 1,523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.66x = 2,968.32 × 1,523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.66x = 4,521,048.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,048.19/2,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.19

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