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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.94, 3,779.22 and 2,175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.94, 3,779.22 and 2,175.02 is: 3,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.94 : 3,779.22 = 2,175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.94/3,779.22 = 2,175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.94x = 3,779.22 × 2,175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.94x = 8,219,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,219,879.08/2,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.48

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