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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.14, 3,785.90 and 1,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.14, 3,785.90 and 1,356.48 is: 2,034.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.14 : 3,785.90 = 1,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.14/3,785.90 = 1,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.14x = 3,785.90 × 1,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.14x = 5,135,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,490.85/2,524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.55

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