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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.07, 3,479.16 and 1,386.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.07, 3,479.16 and 1,386.79 is: 1,913.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.07 : 3,479.16 = 1,386.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.07/3,479.16 = 1,386.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.07x = 3,479.16 × 1,386.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.07x = 4,824,843.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,843.71/2,521.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.81

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