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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.56, 2,487.72 and 1,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.56, 2,487.72 and 1,524.96 is: 2,292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.56 : 2,487.72 = 1,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.56/2,487.72 = 1,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.56x = 2,487.72 × 1,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.56x = 3,793,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,673.49/1,654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.86

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