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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.40, 4,363.69 and 1,522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.40, 4,363.69 and 1,522.28 is: 2,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.40 : 4,363.69 = 1,522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.40/4,363.69 = 1,522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.40x = 4,363.69 × 1,522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.40x = 6,642,758.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,758.01/2,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.21

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