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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.40, 3,479.46 and 1,402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.40, 3,479.46 and 1,402.38 is: 1,935.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.40 : 3,479.46 = 1,402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.40/3,479.46 = 1,402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.40x = 3,479.46 × 1,402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.40x = 4,879,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,525.11/2,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.24

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