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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.68, 3,481.56 and 2,326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.68, 3,481.56 and 2,326.02 is: 3,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.68 : 3,481.56 = 2,326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.68/3,481.56 = 2,326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.68x = 3,481.56 × 2,326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.68x = 8,098,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,098,178.19/2,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.61

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