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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.92, 3,791.70 and 2,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.92, 3,791.70 and 2,015.16 is: 3,026.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.92 : 3,791.70 = 2,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.92/3,791.70 = 2,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.92x = 3,791.70 × 2,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.92x = 7,640,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,640,882.17/2,524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.19

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