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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.16, 3,728.96 and 1,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.16, 3,728.96 and 1,523.24 is: 2,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.16 : 3,728.96 = 1,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.16/3,728.96 = 1,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.16x = 3,728.96 × 1,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.16x = 5,680,101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680,101.03/2,702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.06

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