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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.94, 3,475.68 and 1,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.94, 3,475.68 and 1,524.08 is: 2,102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.94 : 3,475.68 = 1,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.94/3,475.68 = 1,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.94x = 3,475.68 × 1,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.94x = 5,297,214.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,297,214.37/2,518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.95

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