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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.59, 2,967.24 and 1,488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.59, 2,967.24 and 1,488.30 is: 2,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.59 : 2,967.24 = 1,488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.59/2,967.24 = 1,488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.59x = 2,967.24 × 1,488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.59x = 4,416,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,143.29/2,152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.55

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