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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.97, 4,785.65 and 2,524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.97, 4,785.65 and 2,524.97 is: 3,487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.97 : 4,785.65 = 2,524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.97/4,785.65 = 2,524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.97x = 4,785.65 × 2,524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.97x = 12,083,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,083,586.13/3,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.36

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