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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.66, 3,261.40 and 1,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.66, 3,261.40 and 1,524.20 is: 2,103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.66 : 3,261.40 = 1,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.66/3,261.40 = 1,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.66x = 3,261.40 × 1,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.66x = 4,971,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,025.88/2,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.11

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