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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.80, 6,554.40 and 2,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.80, 6,554.40 and 2,524.80 is: 3,784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.80 : 6,554.40 = 2,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.80/6,554.40 = 2,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.80x = 6,554.40 × 2,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.80x = 16,548,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548,549.12/4,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.43

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