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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.63, 3,022.38 and 1,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.63, 3,022.38 and 1,526.72 is: 2,107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.63 : 3,022.38 = 1,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.63/3,022.38 = 1,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.63x = 3,022.38 × 1,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.63x = 4,614,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,312.88/2,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.35

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