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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.37, 3,483.80 and 1,405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.37, 3,483.80 and 1,405.41 is: 1,939.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.37 : 3,483.80 = 1,405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.37/3,483.80 = 1,405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.37x = 3,483.80 × 1,405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.37x = 4,896,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,167.36/2,524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.56

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