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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.24, 3,510.44 and 2,124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.24, 3,510.44 and 2,124.84 is: 2,934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.24 : 3,510.44 = 2,124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.24/3,510.44 = 2,124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.24x = 3,510.44 × 2,124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.24x = 7,459,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,459,123.33/2,542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.08

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