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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.97, 3,482.85 and 1,404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.97, 3,482.85 and 1,404.97 is: 1,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.97 : 3,482.85 = 1,404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.97/3,482.85 = 1,404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.97x = 3,482.85 × 1,404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.97x = 4,893,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,299.76/2,523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.73

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