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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.78, 3,731.12 and 1,524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.78, 3,731.12 and 1,524.70 is: 2,104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.78 : 3,731.12 = 1,524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.78/3,731.12 = 1,524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.78x = 3,731.12 × 1,524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.78x = 5,688,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,838.66/2,703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.03

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