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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.02, 3,127.26 and 1,521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.02, 3,127.26 and 1,521.22 is: 2,099.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.02 : 3,127.26 = 1,521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.02/3,127.26 = 1,521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.02x = 3,127.26 × 1,521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.02x = 4,757,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,250.46/2,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.39

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