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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.92, 4,134.52 and 1,523.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.92, 4,134.52 and 1,523.04 is: 2,284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.92 : 4,134.52 = 1,523.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.92/4,134.52 = 1,523.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.92x = 4,134.52 × 1,523.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.92x = 6,297,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,297,039.34/2,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.91

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