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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.84, 4,863.93 and 2,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.84, 4,863.93 and 2,108.24 is: 2,909.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.84 : 4,863.93 = 2,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.84/4,863.93 = 2,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.84x = 4,863.93 × 2,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.84x = 10,254,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,343.94/3,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.16

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