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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.09, 3,126.72 and 1,521.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.09, 3,126.72 and 1,521.01 is: 2,098.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.09 : 3,126.72 = 1,521.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.09/3,126.72 = 1,521.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.09x = 3,126.72 × 1,521.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.09x = 4,755,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,772.39/2,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.67

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