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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.77, 3,482.79 and 1,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.77, 3,482.79 and 1,404.80 is: 1,938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.77 : 3,482.79 = 1,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.77/3,482.79 = 1,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.77x = 3,482.79 × 1,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.77x = 4,892,623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,623.39/2,523.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.62

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