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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.28, 3,666.78 and 2,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.28, 3,666.78 and 2,524.68 is: 3,475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.28 : 3,666.78 = 2,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.28/3,666.78 = 2,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.28x = 3,666.78 × 2,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.28x = 9,257,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,446.13/2,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.96

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