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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.93, 3,016.56 and 1,523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.93, 3,016.56 and 1,523.16 is: 2,101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.93 : 3,016.56 = 1,523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.93/3,016.56 = 1,523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.93x = 3,016.56 × 1,523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.93x = 4,594,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,703.53/2,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.94

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