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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.82, 3,777.96 and 2,107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.82, 3,777.96 and 2,107.31 is: 3,153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.82 : 3,777.96 = 2,107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.82/3,777.96 = 2,107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.82x = 3,777.96 × 2,107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.82x = 7,961,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,961,322.35/2,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.23

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