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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.10, 3,475.08 and 1,399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.10, 3,475.08 and 1,399.03 is: 1,930.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.10 : 3,475.08 = 1,399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.10/3,475.08 = 1,399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.10x = 3,475.08 × 1,399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.10x = 4,861,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,741.17/2,518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.72

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