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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.70, 3,789.28 and 1,355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.70, 3,789.28 and 1,355.66 is: 2,034.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.70 : 3,789.28 = 1,355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.70/3,789.28 = 1,355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.70x = 3,789.28 × 1,355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.70x = 5,136,975.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136,975.32/2,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.69

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