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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.20, 3,479.54 and 1,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.20, 3,479.54 and 1,402.24 is: 1,935.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.20 : 3,479.54 = 1,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.20/3,479.54 = 1,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.20x = 3,479.54 × 1,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.20x = 4,879,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,150.17/2,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.25

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