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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.03, 3,263.02 and 1,522.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.03, 3,263.02 and 1,522.71 is: 2,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.03 : 3,263.02 = 1,522.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.03/3,263.02 = 1,522.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.03x = 3,263.02 × 1,522.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.03x = 4,968,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,629.38/2,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.16

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