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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.83, 3,319.64 and 1,521.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.83, 3,319.64 and 1,521.77 is: 2,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.83 : 3,319.64 = 1,521.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.83/3,319.64 = 1,521.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.83x = 3,319.64 × 1,521.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.83x = 5,051,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,742.35/2,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.92

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