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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.62, 3,777.93 and 2,203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.62, 3,777.93 and 2,203.50 is: 3,297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.62 : 3,777.93 = 2,203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.62/3,777.93 = 2,203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.62x = 3,777.93 × 2,203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.62x = 8,324,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,324,668.76/2,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.39

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