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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.39, 3,404.84 and 1,524.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.39, 3,404.84 and 1,524.47 is: 2,102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.39 : 3,404.84 = 1,524.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.39/3,404.84 = 1,524.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.39x = 3,404.84 × 1,524.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.39x = 5,190,551.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,551.79/2,468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.81

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