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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.42, 3,259.94 and 1,523.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.42, 3,259.94 and 1,523.73 is: 2,100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.42 : 3,259.94 = 1,523.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.42/3,259.94 = 1,523.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.42x = 3,259.94 × 1,523.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.42x = 4,967,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,260.76/2,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.84

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