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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.56, 3,483.78 and 1,405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.56, 3,483.78 and 1,405.46 is: 1,939.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.56 : 3,483.78 = 1,405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.56/3,483.78 = 1,405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.56x = 3,483.78 × 1,405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.56x = 4,896,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,313.44/2,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.47

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