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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.76, 5,279.19 and 2,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.76, 5,279.19 and 2,424.70 is: 3,630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.76 : 5,279.19 = 2,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.76/5,279.19 = 2,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.76x = 5,279.19 × 2,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.76x = 12,800,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800,451.99/3,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.55

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