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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.52, 3,329.98 and 1,528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.52, 3,329.98 and 1,528.90 is: 2,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.52 : 3,329.98 = 1,528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.52/3,329.98 = 1,528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.52x = 3,329.98 × 1,528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.52x = 5,091,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,206.42/2,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.20

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