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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.22, 3,730.62 and 1,524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.22, 3,730.62 and 1,524.36 is: 2,103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.22 : 3,730.62 = 1,524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.22/3,730.62 = 1,524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.22x = 3,730.62 × 1,524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.22x = 5,686,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,807.90/2,703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.72

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