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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.93, 3,341.86 and 1,525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.93, 3,341.86 and 1,525.53 is: 2,104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.93 : 3,341.86 = 1,525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.93/3,341.86 = 1,525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.93x = 3,341.86 × 1,525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.93x = 5,098,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,107.69/2,421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.98

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