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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.24, 3,570.36 and 1,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.24, 3,570.36 and 1,524.76 is: 2,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.24 : 3,570.36 = 1,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.24/3,570.36 = 1,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.24x = 3,570.36 × 1,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.24x = 5,443,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,942.11/2,587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.15

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