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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.14, 3,261.59 and 1,524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.14, 3,261.59 and 1,524.77 is: 2,103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.14 : 3,261.59 = 1,524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.14/3,261.59 = 1,524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.14x = 3,261.59 × 1,524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.14x = 4,973,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,150.65/2,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.58

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