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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.75, 3,518.60 and 1,430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.75, 3,518.60 and 1,430.70 is: 1,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.75 : 3,518.60 = 1,430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.75/3,518.60 = 1,430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.75x = 3,518.60 × 1,430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.75x = 5,034,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,053.87/2,549.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.34

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