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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.94, 3,132.33 and 1,526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.94, 3,132.33 and 1,526.80 is: 2,107.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.94 : 3,132.33 = 1,526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.94/3,132.33 = 1,526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.94x = 3,132.33 × 1,526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.94x = 4,782,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,441.44/2,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.79

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