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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.74, 3,524.13 and 1,528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.74, 3,524.13 and 1,528.56 is: 2,289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.74 : 3,524.13 = 1,528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.74/3,524.13 = 1,528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.74x = 3,524.13 × 1,528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.74x = 5,386,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,386,844.15/2,352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.61

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