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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.67, 2,272.40 and 1,376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.67, 2,272.40 and 1,376.04 is: 2,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.67 : 2,272.40 = 1,376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.67/2,272.40 = 1,376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.67x = 2,272.40 × 1,376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.67x = 3,126,906.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,906.42/1,523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.22

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