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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.01, 3,474.49 and 1,398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.01, 3,474.49 and 1,398.96 is: 1,930.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.01 : 3,474.49 = 1,398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.01/3,474.49 = 1,398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.01x = 3,474.49 × 1,398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.01x = 4,860,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,672.53/2,518.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.36

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