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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.52, 3,407.52 and 1,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.52, 3,407.52 and 1,524.56 is: 2,103.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.52 : 3,407.52 = 1,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.52/3,407.52 = 1,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.52x = 3,407.52 × 1,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.52x = 5,194,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194,968.69/2,469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.63

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