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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.91, 3,479.85 and 1,402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.91, 3,479.85 and 1,402.86 is: 1,935.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.91 : 3,479.85 = 1,402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.91/3,479.85 = 1,402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.91x = 3,479.85 × 1,402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.91x = 4,881,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,734.58/2,521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.73

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