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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.02, 3,344.49 and 1,527.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.02, 3,344.49 and 1,527.35 is: 2,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.02 : 3,344.49 = 1,527.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.02/3,344.49 = 1,527.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.02x = 3,344.49 × 1,527.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.02x = 5,108,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,217.58/2,422.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.08

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