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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.39, 3,291.69 and 1,525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.39, 3,291.69 and 1,525.99 is: 2,289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.39 : 3,291.69 = 1,525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.39/3,291.69 = 1,525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.39x = 3,291.69 × 1,525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.39x = 5,023,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,081.10/2,194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.05

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