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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.39, 3,474.85 and 1,399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.39, 3,474.85 and 1,399.10 is: 1,930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.39 : 3,474.85 = 1,399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.39/3,474.85 = 1,399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.39x = 3,474.85 × 1,399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.39x = 4,861,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,654.16/2,518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.46

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