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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.80, 3,141.24 and 1,528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.80, 3,141.24 and 1,528.52 is: 2,110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.80 : 3,141.24 = 1,528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.80/3,141.24 = 1,528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.80x = 3,141.24 × 1,528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.80x = 4,801,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,448.16/2,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.71

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