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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.05, 3,485.16 and 2,274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.05, 3,485.16 and 2,274.39 is: 3,140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.05 : 3,485.16 = 2,274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.05/3,485.16 = 2,274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.05x = 3,485.16 × 2,274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.05x = 7,926,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926,613.05/2,524.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.43

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