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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.98, 3,475.98 and 1,399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.98, 3,475.98 and 1,399.83 is: 1,931.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.98 : 3,475.98 = 1,399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.98/3,475.98 = 1,399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.98x = 3,475.98 × 1,399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.98x = 4,865,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,781.08/2,518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.65

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