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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.35, 4,752.03 and 1,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.35, 4,752.03 and 1,524.01 is: 2,286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.35 : 4,752.03 = 1,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.35/4,752.03 = 1,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.35x = 4,752.03 × 1,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.35x = 7,242,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,141.24/3,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.50

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