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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.85, 3,184.43 and 1,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.85, 3,184.43 and 1,521.44 is: 2,099.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.85 : 3,184.43 = 1,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.85/3,184.43 = 1,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.85x = 3,184.43 × 1,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.85x = 4,844,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,919.18/2,307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.32

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