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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526.48, 3,480.32 and 2,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526.48, 3,480.32 and 2,152.24 is: 2,964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526.48 : 3,480.32 = 2,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526.48/3,480.32 = 2,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526.48x = 3,480.32 × 2,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526.48x = 7,490,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490,483.92/2,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.79

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