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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.33, 3,730.59 and 1,524.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.33, 3,730.59 and 1,524.39 is: 2,103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.33 : 3,730.59 = 1,524.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.33/3,730.59 = 1,524.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.33x = 3,730.59 × 1,524.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.33x = 5,686,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,874.09/2,703.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.66

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