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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.35, 3,817.56 and 1,524.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.35, 3,817.56 and 1,524.35 is: 2,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.35 : 3,817.56 = 1,524.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.35/3,817.56 = 1,524.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.35x = 3,817.56 × 1,524.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.35x = 5,819,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,297.59/2,766.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.60

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