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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.38, 3,202.31 and 1,524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.38, 3,202.31 and 1,524.59 is: 2,103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.38 : 3,202.31 = 1,524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.38/3,202.31 = 1,524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.38x = 3,202.31 × 1,524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.38x = 4,882,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,209.61/2,321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.15

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