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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.86, 3,518.97 and 1,430.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.86, 3,518.97 and 1,430.87 is: 1,974.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.86 : 3,518.97 = 1,430.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.86/3,518.97 = 1,430.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.86x = 3,518.97 × 1,430.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.86x = 5,035,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,192.04/2,549.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.69

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