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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.57, 3,730.71 and 1,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.57, 3,730.71 and 1,524.52 is: 2,103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.57 : 3,730.71 = 1,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.57/3,730.71 = 1,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.57x = 3,730.71 × 1,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.57x = 5,687,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,542.01/2,703.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.72

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