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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.44, 7,681.80 and 2,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.44, 7,681.80 and 2,524.34 is: 3,784.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.44 : 7,681.80 = 2,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.44/7,681.80 = 2,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.44x = 7,681.80 × 2,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.44x = 19,391,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391,475.01/5,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.12

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