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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.82, 3,717.23 and 2,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.82, 3,717.23 and 2,524.68 is: 3,485.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.82 : 3,717.23 = 2,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.82/3,717.23 = 2,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.82x = 3,717.23 × 2,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.82x = 9,384,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,384,816.24/2,692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.13

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