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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.92, 3,015.39 and 1,521.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.92, 3,015.39 and 1,521.63 is: 2,099.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.92 : 3,015.39 = 1,521.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.92/3,015.39 = 1,521.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.92x = 3,015.39 × 1,521.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.92x = 4,588,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,307.89/2,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.03

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