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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.24, 2,996.46 and 1,509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.24, 2,996.46 and 1,509.68 is: 2,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.24 : 2,996.46 = 1,509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.24/2,996.46 = 1,509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.24x = 2,996.46 × 1,509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.24x = 4,523,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,695.73/2,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.50

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