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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.29, 3,483.56 and 1,405.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.29, 3,483.56 and 1,405.23 is: 1,939.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.29 : 3,483.56 = 1,405.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.29/3,483.56 = 1,405.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.29x = 3,483.56 × 1,405.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.29x = 4,895,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,195.99/2,524.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.24

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