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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.52, 3,817.82 and 1,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.52, 3,817.82 and 1,524.52 is: 2,103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.52 : 3,817.82 = 1,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.52/3,817.82 = 1,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.52x = 3,817.82 × 1,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.52x = 5,820,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820,342.95/2,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.85

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