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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.84, 3,618.78 and 2,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.84, 3,618.78 and 2,250.24 is: 3,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.84 : 3,618.78 = 2,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.84/3,618.78 = 2,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.84x = 3,618.78 × 2,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.84x = 8,143,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,143,123.51/2,624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.33

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