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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.89, 3,187.06 and 1,524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.89, 3,187.06 and 1,524.57 is: 2,101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.89 : 3,187.06 = 1,524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.89/3,187.06 = 1,524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.89x = 3,187.06 × 1,524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.89x = 4,858,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,896.06/2,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.70

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