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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.76, 4,367.16 and 1,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.76, 4,367.16 and 1,524.24 is: 2,286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.76 : 4,367.16 = 1,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.76/4,367.16 = 1,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.76x = 4,367.16 × 1,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.76x = 6,656,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,656,599.96/2,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.11

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