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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.99, 3,793.63 and 2,385.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.99, 3,793.63 and 2,385.11 is: 3,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.99 : 3,793.63 = 2,385.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.99/3,793.63 = 2,385.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.99x = 3,793.63 × 2,385.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.99x = 9,048,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,048,224.85/2,524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.47

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