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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.01, 3,817.09 and 1,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.01, 3,817.09 and 1,524.01 is: 2,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.01 : 3,817.09 = 1,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.01/3,817.09 = 1,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.01x = 3,817.09 × 1,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.01x = 5,817,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,817,275.71/2,766.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.13

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