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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.62, 3,580.03 and 1,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.62, 3,580.03 and 1,522.10 is: 2,280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.62 : 3,580.03 = 1,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.62/3,580.03 = 1,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.62x = 3,580.03 × 1,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.62x = 5,449,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,163.66/2,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.35

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