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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.26, 3,020.33 and 1,527.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.26, 3,020.33 and 1,527.15 is: 2,107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.26 : 3,020.33 = 1,527.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.26/3,020.33 = 1,527.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.26x = 3,020.33 × 1,527.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.26x = 4,612,489.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,489.32/2,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.83

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