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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.60, 10,804.40 and 2,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.60, 10,804.40 and 2,524.50 is: 3,785.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.60 : 10,804.40 = 2,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.60/10,804.40 = 2,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.60x = 10,804.40 × 2,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.60x = 27,275,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,275,707.80/7,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.87

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