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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.51, 3,474.19 and 1,398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.51, 3,474.19 and 1,398.49 is: 1,929.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.51 : 3,474.19 = 1,398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.51/3,474.19 = 1,398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.51x = 3,474.19 × 1,398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.51x = 4,858,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,622.81/2,517.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.94

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