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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.44, 3,483.36 and 1,405.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.44, 3,483.36 and 1,405.29 is: 1,939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.44 : 3,483.36 = 1,405.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.44/3,483.36 = 1,405.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.44x = 3,483.36 × 1,405.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.44x = 4,895,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,130.97/2,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.10

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