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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.86, 3,520.29 and 1,524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.86, 3,520.29 and 1,524.71 is: 2,287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.86 : 3,520.29 = 1,524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.86/3,520.29 = 1,524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.86x = 3,520.29 × 1,524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.86x = 5,367,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367,403.76/2,346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.06

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