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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.47, 3,780.83 and 2,436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.47, 3,780.83 and 2,436.89 is: 3,649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.47 : 3,780.83 = 2,436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.47/3,780.83 = 2,436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.47x = 3,780.83 × 2,436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.47x = 9,213,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213,454.48/2,524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.66

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