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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.04, 3,274.08 and 1,528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.04, 3,274.08 and 1,528.16 is: 2,289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.04 : 3,274.08 = 1,528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.04/3,274.08 = 1,528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.04x = 3,274.08 × 1,528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.04x = 5,003,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,318.09/2,185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.81

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