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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.98, 3,248.07 and 1,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.98, 3,248.07 and 1,525.50 is: 2,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.98 : 3,248.07 = 1,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.98/3,248.07 = 1,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.98x = 3,248.07 × 1,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.98x = 4,954,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,930.79/2,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.92

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