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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.09, 3,129.48 and 1,523.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.09, 3,129.48 and 1,523.01 is: 2,101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.09 : 3,129.48 = 1,523.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.09/3,129.48 = 1,523.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.09x = 3,129.48 × 1,523.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.09x = 4,766,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,229.33/2,268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.43

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