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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.78, 6,032.57 and 1,524.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.78, 6,032.57 and 1,524.93 is: 2,286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.78 : 6,032.57 = 1,524.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.78/6,032.57 = 1,524.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.78x = 6,032.57 × 1,524.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.78x = 9,199,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,199,239.35/4,023.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.22

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