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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.72, 3,484.07 and 1,405.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.72, 3,484.07 and 1,405.63 is: 1,939.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.72 : 3,484.07 = 1,405.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.72/3,484.07 = 1,405.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.72x = 3,484.07 × 1,405.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.72x = 4,897,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,313.31/2,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.75

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