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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.52, 3,924.29 and 1,521.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.52, 3,924.29 and 1,521.55 is: 2,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.52 : 3,924.29 = 1,521.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.52/3,924.29 = 1,521.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.52x = 3,924.29 × 1,521.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.52x = 5,971,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,003.45/2,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.56

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