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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.07, 3,483.14 and 1,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.07, 3,483.14 and 1,404.96 is: 1,938.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.07 : 3,483.14 = 1,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.07/3,483.14 = 1,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.07x = 3,483.14 × 1,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.07x = 4,893,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,665.35/2,524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.80

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