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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.89, 3,189.16 and 1,524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.89, 3,189.16 and 1,524.38 is: 2,103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.89 : 3,189.16 = 1,524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.89/3,189.16 = 1,524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.89x = 3,189.16 × 1,524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.89x = 4,861,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,503.50/2,310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.73

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