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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.06, 3,931.33 and 1,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.06, 3,931.33 and 1,524.51 is: 2,287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.06 : 3,931.33 = 1,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.06/3,931.33 = 1,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.06x = 3,931.33 × 1,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.06x = 5,993,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993,351.90/2,620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.49

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