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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.58, 2,792.43 and 1,527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.58, 2,792.43 and 1,527.24 is: 2,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.58 : 2,792.43 = 1,527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.58/2,792.43 = 1,527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.58x = 2,792.43 × 1,527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.58x = 4,264,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,710.79/2,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.47

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