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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.52, 3,790.83 and 2,427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.52, 3,790.83 and 2,427.24 is: 3,613.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.52 : 3,790.83 = 2,427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.52/3,790.83 = 2,427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.52x = 3,790.83 × 2,427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.52x = 9,201,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,254.21/2,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.27

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