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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.49, 5,924.16 and 2,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.49, 5,924.16 and 2,524.26 is: 3,483.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.49 : 5,924.16 = 2,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.49/5,924.16 = 2,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.49x = 5,924.16 × 2,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.49x = 14,954,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,954,120.12/4,292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.79

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