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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.02, 3,518.97 and 2,424.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.02, 3,518.97 and 2,424.31 is: 3,349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.02 : 3,518.97 = 2,424.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.02/3,518.97 = 2,424.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.02x = 3,518.97 × 2,424.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.02x = 8,531,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531,074.16/2,547.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.43

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