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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.94, 3,331.26 and 1,526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.94, 3,331.26 and 1,526.04 is: 2,289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.94 : 3,331.26 = 1,526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.94/3,331.26 = 1,526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.94x = 3,331.26 × 1,526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.94x = 5,083,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,636.01/2,219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.99

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