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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.39, 5,279.96 and 2,424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.39, 5,279.96 and 2,424.56 is: 3,635.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.39 : 5,279.96 = 2,424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.39/5,279.96 = 2,424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.39x = 5,279.96 × 2,424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.39x = 12,801,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,801,541.30/3,521.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.37

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