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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.43, 3,476.97 and 1,524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.43, 3,476.97 and 1,524.75 is: 2,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.43 : 3,476.97 = 1,524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.43/3,476.97 = 1,524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.43x = 3,476.97 × 1,524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.43x = 5,301,510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,510.01/2,519.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.25

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