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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.66, 2,282.10 and 1,084.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.66, 2,282.10 and 1,084.86 is: 1,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.66 : 2,282.10 = 1,084.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.66/2,282.10 = 1,084.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.66x = 2,282.10 × 1,084.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.66x = 2,475,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,759.01/1,524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.81

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