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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.65, 3,783.43 and 2,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.65, 3,783.43 and 2,152.54 is: 3,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.65 : 3,783.43 = 2,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.65/3,783.43 = 2,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.65x = 3,783.43 × 2,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.65x = 8,143,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,143,979.72/2,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.78

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