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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.50, 3,203.86 and 1,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.50, 3,203.86 and 1,525.72 is: 2,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.50 : 3,203.86 = 1,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.50/3,203.86 = 1,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.50x = 3,203.86 × 1,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.50x = 4,888,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,193.28/2,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.71

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