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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.93, 5,059.41 and 1,524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.93, 5,059.41 and 1,524.97 is: 2,286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.93 : 5,059.41 = 1,524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.93/5,059.41 = 1,524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.93x = 5,059.41 × 1,524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.93x = 7,715,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,715,440.84/3,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.78

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