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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.98, 3,252.21 and 1,528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.98, 3,252.21 and 1,528.50 is: 2,109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.98 : 3,252.21 = 1,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.98/3,252.21 = 1,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.98x = 3,252.21 × 1,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.98x = 4,971,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,002.99/2,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.06

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