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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.25, 3,483.44 and 1,405.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.25, 3,483.44 and 1,405.17 is: 1,939.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.25 : 3,483.44 = 1,405.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.25/3,483.44 = 1,405.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.25x = 3,483.44 × 1,405.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.25x = 4,894,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,825.38/2,524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.12

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