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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.34, 3,788.94 and 2,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.34, 3,788.94 and 2,365.18 is: 3,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.34 : 3,788.94 = 2,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.34/3,788.94 = 2,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.34x = 3,788.94 × 2,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.34x = 8,961,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,961,525.11/2,524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.05

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