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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.68, 4,196.04 and 2,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.68, 4,196.04 and 2,524.72 is: 3,797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.68 : 4,196.04 = 2,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.68/4,196.04 = 2,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.68x = 4,196.04 × 2,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.68x = 10,593,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,593,826.11/2,789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.51

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