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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.53, 3,474.09 and 1,398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.53, 3,474.09 and 1,398.54 is: 1,929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.53 : 3,474.09 = 1,398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.53/3,474.09 = 1,398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.53x = 3,474.09 × 1,398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.53x = 4,858,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,629.47/2,517.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.92

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