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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.26, 4,297.05 and 2,524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.26, 4,297.05 and 2,524.02 is: 3,484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.26 : 4,297.05 = 2,524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.26/4,297.05 = 2,524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.26x = 4,297.05 × 2,524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.26x = 10,845,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,845,840.14/3,112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.88

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