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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.72, 3,731.31 and 1,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.72, 3,731.31 and 1,524.72 is: 2,104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.72 : 3,731.31 = 1,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.72/3,731.31 = 1,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.72x = 3,731.31 × 1,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.72x = 5,689,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689,202.98/2,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.21

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