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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.09, 3,483.26 and 1,405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.09, 3,483.26 and 1,405.08 is: 1,939.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.09 : 3,483.26 = 1,405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.09/3,483.26 = 1,405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.09x = 3,483.26 × 1,405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.09x = 4,894,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,258.96/2,524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.02

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