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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.13, 3,817.26 and 1,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.13, 3,817.26 and 1,524.13 is: 2,103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.13 : 3,817.26 = 1,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.13/3,817.26 = 1,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.13x = 3,817.26 × 1,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.13x = 5,817,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,817,981.40/2,766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.30

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