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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.58, 3,484.04 and 1,405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.58, 3,484.04 and 1,405.48 is: 1,939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.58 : 3,484.04 = 1,405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.58/3,484.04 = 1,405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.58x = 3,484.04 × 1,405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.58x = 4,896,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,732.80/2,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.62

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