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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.65, 3,161.48 and 1,524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.65, 3,161.48 and 1,524.45 is: 2,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.65 : 3,161.48 = 1,524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.65/3,161.48 = 1,524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.65x = 3,161.48 × 1,524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.65x = 4,819,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,510.56/2,107.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.68

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