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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.73, 4,619.33 and 2,524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.73, 4,619.33 and 2,524.94 is: 3,778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.73 : 4,619.33 = 2,524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.73/4,619.33 = 2,524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.73x = 4,619.33 × 2,524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.73x = 11,663,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663,531.09/3,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.60

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