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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.68, 5,059.03 and 1,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.68, 5,059.03 and 1,524.72 is: 2,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.68 : 5,059.03 = 1,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.68/5,059.03 = 1,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.68x = 5,059.03 × 1,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.68x = 7,713,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,713,591.57/3,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.40

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