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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.51, 3,730.85 and 1,524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.51, 3,730.85 and 1,524.59 is: 2,103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.51 : 3,730.85 = 1,524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.51/3,730.85 = 1,524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.51x = 3,730.85 × 1,524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.51x = 5,687,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,990.32/2,703.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.93

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