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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.53, 3,268.26 and 1,526.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.53, 3,268.26 and 1,526.21 is: 2,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.53 : 3,268.26 = 1,526.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.53/3,268.26 = 1,526.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.53x = 3,268.26 × 1,526.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.53x = 4,988,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,051.09/2,183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.40

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