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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.47, 3,772.64 and 2,384.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.47, 3,772.64 and 2,384.07 is: 3,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.47 : 3,772.64 = 2,384.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.47/3,772.64 = 2,384.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.47x = 3,772.64 × 2,384.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.47x = 8,994,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,225.92/2,524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.82

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