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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.22, 3,128.63 and 1,521.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.22, 3,128.63 and 1,521.99 is: 2,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.22 : 3,128.63 = 1,521.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.22/3,128.63 = 1,521.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.22x = 3,128.63 × 1,521.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.22x = 4,761,735.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,735.96/2,269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.41

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