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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.22, 3,730.78 and 1,524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.22, 3,730.78 and 1,524.66 is: 2,104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.22 : 3,730.78 = 1,524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.22/3,730.78 = 1,524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.22x = 3,730.78 × 1,524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.22x = 5,688,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,171.03/2,703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.22

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