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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.88, 3,027.62 and 1,521.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.88, 3,027.62 and 1,521.63 is: 2,098.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.88 : 3,027.62 = 1,521.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.88/3,027.62 = 1,521.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.88x = 3,027.62 × 1,521.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.88x = 4,606,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,909.81/2,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.94

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