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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.38, 3,704.98 and 2,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.38, 3,704.98 and 2,524.96 is: 3,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.38 : 3,704.98 = 2,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.38/3,704.98 = 2,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.38x = 3,704.98 × 2,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.38x = 9,354,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354,926.30/2,672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.60

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