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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.97, 3,730.19 and 1,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.97, 3,730.19 and 1,524.06 is: 2,103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.97 : 3,730.19 = 1,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.97/3,730.19 = 1,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.97x = 3,730.19 × 1,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.97x = 5,685,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,025.75/2,702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.25

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