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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.91, 3,408.48 and 1,526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.91, 3,408.48 and 1,526.04 is: 2,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.91 : 3,408.48 = 1,526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.91/3,408.48 = 1,526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.91x = 3,408.48 × 1,526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.91x = 5,201,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,476.82/2,470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.09

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