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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.17, 5,062.71 and 1,524.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.17, 5,062.71 and 1,524.99 is: 2,287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.17 : 5,062.71 = 1,524.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.17/5,062.71 = 1,524.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.17x = 5,062.71 × 1,524.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.17x = 7,720,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,595.39/3,375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.47

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