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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.44, 3,487.08 and 2,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.44, 3,487.08 and 2,106.24 is: 2,909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.44 : 3,487.08 = 2,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.44/3,487.08 = 2,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.44x = 3,487.08 × 2,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.44x = 7,344,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,627.38/2,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.41

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