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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.70, 3,482.31 and 1,404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.70, 3,482.31 and 1,404.28 is: 1,937.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.70 : 3,482.31 = 1,404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.70/3,482.31 = 1,404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.70x = 3,482.31 × 1,404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.70x = 4,890,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,138.29/2,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.69

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