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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.48, 3,244.60 and 1,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.48, 3,244.60 and 1,523 is: 2,101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.48 : 3,244.60 = 1,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.48/3,244.60 = 1,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.48x = 3,244.60 × 1,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.48x = 4,941,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,525.80/2,351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.45

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