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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.23, 3,474.99 and 1,399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.23, 3,474.99 and 1,399.17 is: 1,930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.23 : 3,474.99 = 1,399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.23/3,474.99 = 1,399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.23x = 3,474.99 × 1,399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.23x = 4,862,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,101.76/2,518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.76

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