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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.60, 3,483.91 and 1,405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.60, 3,483.91 and 1,405.55 is: 1,939.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.60 : 3,483.91 = 1,405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.60/3,483.91 = 1,405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.60x = 3,483.91 × 1,405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.60x = 4,896,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,820.17/2,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.64

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