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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364, 3,262.74 and 1,525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364, 3,262.74 and 1,525.74 is: 2,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364 : 3,262.74 = 1,525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364/3,262.74 = 1,525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364x = 3,262.74 × 1,525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364x = 4,978,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,092.93/2,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.79

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