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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.95, 3,784.98 and 1,354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.95, 3,784.98 and 1,354.08 is: 2,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.95 : 3,784.98 = 1,354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.95/3,784.98 = 1,354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.95x = 3,784.98 × 1,354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.95x = 5,125,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,165.72/2,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.81

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