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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.23, 3,018.06 and 1,526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.23, 3,018.06 and 1,526.10 is: 2,104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.23 : 3,018.06 = 1,526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.23/3,018.06 = 1,526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.23x = 3,018.06 × 1,526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.23x = 4,605,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,861.37/2,188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.83

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