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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.39, 3,403.15 and 1,521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.39, 3,403.15 and 1,521.34 is: 2,100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.39 : 3,403.15 = 1,521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.39/3,403.15 = 1,521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.39x = 3,403.15 × 1,521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.39x = 5,177,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,335.91/2,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.00

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