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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.93, 3,482.78 and 1,404.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.93, 3,482.78 and 1,404.83 is: 1,938.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.93 : 3,482.78 = 1,404.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.93/3,482.78 = 1,404.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.93x = 3,482.78 × 1,404.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.93x = 4,892,689.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,689.39/2,523.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.52

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