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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.03, 3,474.93 and 1,399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.03, 3,474.93 and 1,399.07 is: 1,930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.03 : 3,474.93 = 1,399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.03/3,474.93 = 1,399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.03x = 3,474.93 × 1,399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.03x = 4,861,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,670.32/2,518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.74

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