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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.05, 5,058.68 and 1,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.05, 5,058.68 and 1,524.03 is: 2,286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.05 : 5,058.68 = 1,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.05/5,058.68 = 1,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.05x = 5,058.68 × 1,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.05x = 7,709,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,709,572.46/3,372.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.32

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