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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.06, 3,851.62 and 1,532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.06, 3,851.62 and 1,532.16 is: 2,114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.06 : 3,851.62 = 1,532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.06/3,851.62 = 1,532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.06x = 3,851.62 × 1,532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.06x = 5,901,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,901,294.27/2,791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.36

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