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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.67, 3,483.95 and 1,405.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.67, 3,483.95 and 1,405.57 is: 1,939.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.67 : 3,483.95 = 1,405.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.67/3,483.95 = 1,405.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.67x = 3,483.95 × 1,405.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.67x = 4,896,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,928.57/2,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.63

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