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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.70, 3,518.46 and 1,430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.70, 3,518.46 and 1,430.46 is: 1,973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.70 : 3,518.46 = 1,430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.70/3,518.46 = 1,430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.70x = 3,518.46 × 1,430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.70x = 5,033,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,016.29/2,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.96

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