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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.72, 3,518.56 and 1,399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.72, 3,518.56 and 1,399.90 is: 1,931.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.72 : 3,518.56 = 1,399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.72/3,518.56 = 1,399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.72x = 3,518.56 × 1,399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.72x = 4,925,607.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,607.55/2,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.83

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