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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.32, 3,010.60 and 1,521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.32, 3,010.60 and 1,521.02 is: 2,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.32 : 3,010.60 = 1,521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.32/3,010.60 = 1,521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.32x = 3,010.60 × 1,521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.32x = 4,579,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,182.81/2,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.43

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