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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.31, 3,932.21 and 1,526.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.31, 3,932.21 and 1,526.99 is: 2,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.31 : 3,932.21 = 1,526.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.31/3,932.21 = 1,526.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.31x = 3,932.21 × 1,526.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.31x = 6,004,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,429.50/2,622.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.75

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