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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.59, 3,401.19 and 1,521.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.59, 3,401.19 and 1,521.59 is: 2,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.59 : 3,401.19 = 1,521.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.59/3,401.19 = 1,521.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.59x = 3,401.19 × 1,521.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.59x = 5,175,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,216.69/2,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.98

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