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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.41, 3,780.23 and 2,112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.41, 3,780.23 and 2,112.53 is: 3,163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.41 : 3,780.23 = 2,112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.41/3,780.23 = 2,112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.41x = 3,780.23 × 2,112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.41x = 7,985,819.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,985,819.82/2,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.44

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