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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.65, 4,126.41 and 1,521.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.65, 4,126.41 and 1,521.69 is: 2,278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.65 : 4,126.41 = 1,521.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.65/4,126.41 = 1,521.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.65x = 4,126.41 × 1,521.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.65x = 6,279,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,116.83/2,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.63

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