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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.54, 3,786.51 and 675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.54, 3,786.51 and 675.80 is: 1,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.54 : 3,786.51 = 675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.54/3,786.51 = 675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.54x = 3,786.51 × 675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.54x = 2,558,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,923.46/2,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.62

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