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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.25, 5,802.69 and 2,524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.25, 5,802.69 and 2,524.77 is: 3,483.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.25 : 5,802.69 = 2,524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.25/5,802.69 = 2,524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.25x = 5,802.69 × 2,524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.25x = 14,650,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,650,452.90/4,206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.02

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