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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.42, 3,182.22 and 1,520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.42, 3,182.22 and 1,520.64 is: 2,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.42 : 3,182.22 = 1,520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.42/3,182.22 = 1,520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.42x = 3,182.22 × 1,520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.42x = 4,839,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,011.02/2,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.15

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