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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.12, 3,517.94 and 1,430.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.12, 3,517.94 and 1,430.13 is: 1,973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.12 : 3,517.94 = 1,430.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.12/3,517.94 = 1,430.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.12x = 3,517.94 × 1,430.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.12x = 5,031,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031,093.94/2,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.66

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