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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.61, 3,731.19 and 1,524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.61, 3,731.19 and 1,524.79 is: 2,104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.61 : 3,731.19 = 1,524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.61/3,731.19 = 1,524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.61x = 3,731.19 × 1,524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.61x = 5,689,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689,281.20/2,703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.33

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