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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.03, 3,483.09 and 1,404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.03, 3,483.09 and 1,404.94 is: 1,938.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.03 : 3,483.09 = 1,404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.03/3,483.09 = 1,404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.03x = 3,483.09 × 1,404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.03x = 4,893,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,533.77/2,524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.78

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