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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.50, 3,246.49 and 1,525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.50, 3,246.49 and 1,525.94 is: 2,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.50 : 3,246.49 = 1,525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.50/3,246.49 = 1,525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.50x = 3,246.49 × 1,525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.50x = 4,953,948.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,948.95/2,352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.82

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