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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.26, 3,013.86 and 1,520.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.26, 3,013.86 and 1,520.88 is: 2,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.26 : 3,013.86 = 1,520.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.26/3,013.86 = 1,520.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.26x = 3,013.86 × 1,520.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.26x = 4,583,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,719.40/2,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.52

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