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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.18, 3,340.83 and 1,524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.18, 3,340.83 and 1,524.78 is: 2,103.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.18 : 3,340.83 = 1,524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.18/3,340.83 = 1,524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.18x = 3,340.83 × 1,524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.18x = 5,094,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,030.77/2,421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.95

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