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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.47, 3,403.10 and 1,521.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.47, 3,403.10 and 1,521.55 is: 2,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.47 : 3,403.10 = 1,521.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.47/3,403.10 = 1,521.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.47x = 3,403.10 × 1,521.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.47x = 5,177,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,962.18/2,465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.20

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