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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.34, 4,514.73 and 1,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.34, 4,514.73 and 1,524.86 is: 2,287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.34 : 4,514.73 = 1,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.34/4,514.73 = 1,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.34x = 4,514.73 × 1,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.34x = 6,884,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884,331.19/3,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.65

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