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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.95, 2,330.71 and 1,524.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.95, 2,330.71 and 1,524.89 is: 2,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.95 : 2,330.71 = 1,524.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.95/2,330.71 = 1,524.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.95x = 2,330.71 × 1,524.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.95x = 3,554,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,078.39/1,561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.41

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