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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.67, 3,480.13 and 1,402.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.67, 3,480.13 and 1,402.59 is: 1,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.67 : 3,480.13 = 1,402.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.67/3,480.13 = 1,402.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.67x = 3,480.13 × 1,402.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.67x = 4,881,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,195.54/2,521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.70

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