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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.98, 3,938.91 and 2,524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.98, 3,938.91 and 2,524.02 is: 3,793.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.98 : 3,938.91 = 2,524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.98/3,938.91 = 2,524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.98x = 3,938.91 × 2,524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.98x = 9,941,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,941,887.62/2,620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.19

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