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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.60, 2,823.96 and 1,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.60, 2,823.96 and 1,524.88 is: 2,103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.60 : 2,823.96 = 1,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.60/2,823.96 = 1,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.60x = 2,823.96 × 1,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.60x = 4,306,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,200.12/2,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.05

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