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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.52, 3,011.34 and 1,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.52, 3,011.34 and 1,522 is: 2,100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.52 : 3,011.34 = 1,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.52/3,011.34 = 1,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.52x = 3,011.34 × 1,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.52x = 4,583,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,259.48/2,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.95

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