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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.28, 3,023.51 and 1,527.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.28, 3,023.51 and 1,527.89 is: 2,108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.28 : 3,023.51 = 1,527.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.28/3,023.51 = 1,527.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.28x = 3,023.51 × 1,527.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.28x = 4,619,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619,567.94/2,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.16

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