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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.36, 4,624.34 and 1,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.36, 4,624.34 and 1,524.28 is: 2,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.36 : 4,624.34 = 1,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.36/4,624.34 = 1,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.36x = 4,624.34 × 1,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.36x = 7,048,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,048,788.98/3,086.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.85

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