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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.86, 3,189.06 and 1,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.86, 3,189.06 and 1,524.32 is: 2,103.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.86 : 3,189.06 = 1,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.86/3,189.06 = 1,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.86x = 3,189.06 × 1,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.86x = 4,861,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,147.94/2,310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.61

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