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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.73, 3,784.06 and 2,229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.73, 3,784.06 and 2,229.49 is: 3,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.73 : 3,784.06 = 2,229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.73/3,784.06 = 2,229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.73x = 3,784.06 × 2,229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.73x = 8,436,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436,523.93/2,524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.55

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