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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.48, 4,040.96 and 1,523.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.48, 4,040.96 and 1,523.94 is: 2,282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.48 : 4,040.96 = 1,523.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.48/4,040.96 = 1,523.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.48x = 4,040.96 × 1,523.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.48x = 6,158,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,180.58/2,697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.94

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