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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.95, 3,788.70 and 1,912.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.95, 3,788.70 and 1,912.41 is: 2,869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.95 : 3,788.70 = 1,912.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.95/3,788.70 = 1,912.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.95x = 3,788.70 × 1,912.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.95x = 7,245,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,547.77/2,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.58

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