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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.54, 4,851.96 and 2,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.54, 4,851.96 and 2,524.44 is: 3,480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.54 : 4,851.96 = 2,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.54/4,851.96 = 2,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.54x = 4,851.96 × 2,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.54x = 12,248,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,481.90/3,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.14

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