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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.76, 6,445.82 and 1,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.76, 6,445.82 and 1,524.32 is: 2,286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.76 : 6,445.82 = 1,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.76/6,445.82 = 1,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.76x = 6,445.82 × 1,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.76x = 9,825,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,825,452.49/4,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.18

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