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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.70, 5,407.76 and 1,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.70, 5,407.76 and 1,524.68 is: 2,287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.70 : 5,407.76 = 1,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.70/5,407.76 = 1,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.70x = 5,407.76 × 1,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.70x = 8,245,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,068.85/3,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.31

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