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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.65, 3,483.99 and 1,405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.65, 3,483.99 and 1,405.56 is: 1,939.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.65 : 3,483.99 = 1,405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.65/3,483.99 = 1,405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.65x = 3,483.99 × 1,405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.65x = 4,896,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,956.98/2,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.66

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