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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.90, 2,970.81 and 1,523.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.90, 2,970.81 and 1,523.34 is: 2,103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.90 : 2,970.81 = 1,523.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.90/2,970.81 = 1,523.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.90x = 2,970.81 × 1,523.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.90x = 4,525,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,553.71/2,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.05

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