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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.78, 3,766.46 and 2,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.78, 3,766.46 and 2,348.02 is: 3,502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.78 : 3,766.46 = 2,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.78/3,766.46 = 2,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.78x = 3,766.46 × 2,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.78x = 8,843,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,723.41/2,524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.77

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