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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.48, 3,817.68 and 1,524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.48, 3,817.68 and 1,524.48 is: 2,103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.48 : 3,817.68 = 1,524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.48/3,817.68 = 1,524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.48x = 3,817.68 × 1,524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.48x = 5,819,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,976.81/2,766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.75

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