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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.49, 3,475.32 and 1,399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.49, 3,475.32 and 1,399.39 is: 1,931.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.49 : 3,475.32 = 1,399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.49/3,475.32 = 1,399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.49x = 3,475.32 × 1,399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.49x = 4,863,341.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,341.54/2,518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.05

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