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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.92, 4,017.72 and 1,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.92, 4,017.72 and 1,524.08 is: 2,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.92 : 4,017.72 = 1,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.92/4,017.72 = 1,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.92x = 4,017.72 × 1,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.92x = 6,123,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,326.70/2,679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.89

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