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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.47, 3,787.11 and 881.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.47, 3,787.11 and 881.49 is: 1,322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.47 : 3,787.11 = 881.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.47/3,787.11 = 881.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.47x = 3,787.11 × 881.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.47x = 3,338,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,299.59/2,524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.38

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