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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.88, 3,781.44 and 2,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.88, 3,781.44 and 2,437.30 is: 3,650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.88 : 3,781.44 = 2,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.88/3,781.44 = 2,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.88x = 3,781.44 × 2,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.88x = 9,216,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,216,472.62/2,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.27

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