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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.16, 3,730.44 and 1,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.16, 3,730.44 and 1,524.28 is: 2,103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.16 : 3,730.44 = 1,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.16/3,730.44 = 1,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.16x = 3,730.44 × 1,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.16x = 5,686,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,235.08/2,703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.55

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