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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.84, 5,409.27 and 1,524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.84, 5,409.27 and 1,524.54 is: 2,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.84 : 5,409.27 = 1,524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.84/5,409.27 = 1,524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.84x = 5,409.27 × 1,524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.84x = 8,246,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,246,668.77/3,605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.03

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