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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.03, 4,057.62 and 2,524.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.03, 4,057.62 and 2,524.65 is: 3,789.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.03 : 4,057.62 = 2,524.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.03/4,057.62 = 2,524.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.03x = 4,057.62 × 2,524.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.03x = 10,244,070.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,244,070.33/2,703.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.85

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