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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.73, 3,338.00 and 1,522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.73, 3,338.00 and 1,522.69 is: 2,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.73 : 3,338.00 = 1,522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.73/3,338.00 = 1,522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.73x = 3,338.00 × 1,522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.73x = 5,082,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,723.26/2,420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.67

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