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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.72, 3,784.64 and 1,701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.72, 3,784.64 and 1,701.16 is: 2,550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.72 : 3,784.64 = 1,701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.72/3,784.64 = 1,701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.72x = 3,784.64 × 1,701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.72x = 6,438,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,278.18/2,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.10

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