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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.94, 3,730.08 and 1,524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.94, 3,730.08 and 1,524.04 is: 2,103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.94 : 3,730.08 = 1,524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.94/3,730.08 = 1,524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.94x = 3,730.08 × 1,524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.94x = 5,684,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684,791.12/2,702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.19

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