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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.13, 4,366.71 and 1,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.13, 4,366.71 and 1,524.88 is: 2,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.13 : 4,366.71 = 1,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.13/4,366.71 = 1,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.13x = 4,366.71 × 1,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.13x = 6,658,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,658,679.29/2,911.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.32

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