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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.06, 3,452.24 and 1,439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.06, 3,452.24 and 1,439.75 is: 1,986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.06 : 3,452.24 = 1,439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.06/3,452.24 = 1,439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.06x = 3,452.24 × 1,439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.06x = 4,970,338.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,338.08/2,502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.50

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