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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.56, 3,786.83 and 1,879.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.56, 3,786.83 and 1,879.39 is: 2,819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.56 : 3,786.83 = 1,879.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.56/3,786.83 = 1,879.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.56x = 3,786.83 × 1,879.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.56x = 7,116,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,116,930.43/2,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.08

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