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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.24, 3,779.04 and 2,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.24, 3,779.04 and 2,035.52 is: 3,049.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.24 : 3,779.04 = 2,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.24/3,779.04 = 2,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.24x = 3,779.04 × 2,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.24x = 7,692,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,692,311.50/2,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.79

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