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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.66, 2,975.00 and 1,528.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.66, 2,975.00 and 1,528.29 is: 2,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.66 : 2,975.00 = 1,528.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.66/2,975.00 = 1,528.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.66x = 2,975.00 × 1,528.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.66x = 4,546,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,655.11/2,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.22

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