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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.02, 3,760.67 and 2,382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.02, 3,760.67 and 2,382.54 is: 3,549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.02 : 3,760.67 = 2,382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.02/3,760.67 = 2,382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.02x = 3,760.67 × 2,382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.02x = 8,959,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,959,946.70/2,524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.87

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