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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,644.21, 5,031.30 and 2,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,644.21, 5,031.30 and 2,524.74 is: 3,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,644.21 : 5,031.30 = 2,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,644.21/5,031.30 = 2,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,644.21x = 5,031.30 × 2,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,644.21x = 12,702,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702,724.36/3,644.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.73

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