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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.20, 2,451.05 and 1,524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.20, 2,451.05 and 1,524.55 is: 2,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.20 : 2,451.05 = 1,524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.20/2,451.05 = 1,524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.20x = 2,451.05 × 1,524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.20x = 3,736,748.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,748.28/1,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.80

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