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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.48, 3,109.38 and 1,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.48, 3,109.38 and 1,524.28 is: 2,288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.48 : 3,109.38 = 1,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.48/3,109.38 = 1,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.48x = 3,109.38 × 1,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.48x = 4,739,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,565.75/2,071.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.01

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