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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.19, 3,262.99 and 1,525.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.19, 3,262.99 and 1,525.71 is: 2,104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.19 : 3,262.99 = 1,525.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.19/3,262.99 = 1,525.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.19x = 3,262.99 × 1,525.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.19x = 4,978,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,376.47/2,365.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.85

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