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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.41, 3,483.15 and 1,529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.41, 3,483.15 and 1,529.77 is: 2,110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.41 : 3,483.15 = 1,529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.41/3,483.15 = 1,529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.41x = 3,483.15 × 1,529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.41x = 5,328,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,328,418.38/2,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.76

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