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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.25, 3,023.22 and 1,527.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.25, 3,023.22 and 1,527.86 is: 2,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.25 : 3,023.22 = 1,527.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.25/3,023.22 = 1,527.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.25x = 3,023.22 × 1,527.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.25x = 4,619,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,070.20/2,191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.96

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