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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.97, 3,483.11 and 1,404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.97, 3,483.11 and 1,404.89 is: 1,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.97 : 3,483.11 = 1,404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.97/3,483.11 = 1,404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.97x = 3,483.11 × 1,404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.97x = 4,893,385.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,385.57/2,523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.76

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