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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.71, 4,366.02 and 1,521.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.71, 4,366.02 and 1,521.69 is: 2,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.71 : 4,366.02 = 1,521.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.71/4,366.02 = 1,521.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.71x = 4,366.02 × 1,521.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.71x = 6,643,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643,728.97/2,911.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.73

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