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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.68, 3,479.86 and 1,402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.68, 3,479.86 and 1,402.56 is: 1,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.68 : 3,479.86 = 1,402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.68/3,479.86 = 1,402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.68x = 3,479.86 × 1,402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.68x = 4,880,714.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,714.19/2,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.50

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