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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.66, 3,761.89 and 2,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.66, 3,761.89 and 2,248.62 is: 3,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.66 : 3,761.89 = 2,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.66/3,761.89 = 2,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.66x = 3,761.89 × 2,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.66x = 8,459,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459,061.09/2,524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.57

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