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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.74, 3,784.05 and 2,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.74, 3,784.05 and 2,229.50 is: 3,341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.74 : 3,784.05 = 2,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.74/3,784.05 = 2,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.74x = 3,784.05 × 2,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.74x = 8,436,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436,520.55/2,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.54

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