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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.94, 3,517.26 and 1,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.94, 3,517.26 and 1,524.72 is: 2,283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.94 : 3,517.26 = 1,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.94/3,517.26 = 1,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.94x = 3,517.26 × 1,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.94x = 5,362,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,362,836.67/2,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.09

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