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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.24, 3,322.49 and 1,523.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.24, 3,322.49 and 1,523.46 is: 2,100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.24 : 3,322.49 = 1,523.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.24/3,322.49 = 1,523.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.24x = 3,322.49 × 1,523.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.24x = 5,061,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,680.62/2,409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.94

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