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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.34, 3,202.33 and 1,524.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.34, 3,202.33 and 1,524.35 is: 2,102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.34 : 3,202.33 = 1,524.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.34/3,202.33 = 1,524.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.34x = 3,202.33 × 1,524.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.34x = 4,881,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,475.93/2,321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.87

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