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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.74, 3,481.71 and 1,528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.74, 3,481.71 and 1,528.06 is: 2,108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.74 : 3,481.71 = 1,528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.74/3,481.71 = 1,528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.74x = 3,481.71 × 1,528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.74x = 5,320,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,320,254.14/2,522.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.92

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