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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.23, 3,800.39 and 2,218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.23, 3,800.39 and 2,218.05 is: 3,339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.23 : 3,800.39 = 2,218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.23/3,800.39 = 2,218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.23x = 3,800.39 × 2,218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.23x = 8,429,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,443.95/2,524.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.41

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