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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.23, 3,272.24 and 1,521.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.23, 3,272.24 and 1,521.53 is: 2,280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.23 : 3,272.24 = 1,521.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.23/3,272.24 = 1,521.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.23x = 3,272.24 × 1,521.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.23x = 4,978,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,794.97/2,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.47

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