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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.34, 6,379.08 and 2,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.34, 6,379.08 and 2,524.18 is: 3,784.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.34 : 6,379.08 = 2,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.34/6,379.08 = 2,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.34x = 6,379.08 × 2,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.34x = 16,101,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,101,946.15/4,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.83

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