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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.96, 3,065.28 and 1,524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.96, 3,065.28 and 1,524.12 is: 2,100.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.96 : 3,065.28 = 1,524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.96/3,065.28 = 1,524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.96x = 3,065.28 × 1,524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.96x = 4,671,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,854.55/2,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.69

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