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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.58, 3,518.26 and 1,430.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.58, 3,518.26 and 1,430.51 is: 1,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.58 : 3,518.26 = 1,430.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.58/3,518.26 = 1,430.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.58x = 3,518.26 × 1,430.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.58x = 5,032,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032,906.11/2,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.01

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