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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.76, 3,487.56 and 2,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.76, 3,487.56 and 2,444.24 is: 3,372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.76 : 3,487.56 = 2,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.76/3,487.56 = 2,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.76x = 3,487.56 × 2,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.76x = 8,524,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,433.65/2,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.33

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