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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.90, 3,518.03 and 1,430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.90, 3,518.03 and 1,430.62 is: 1,973.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.90 : 3,518.03 = 1,430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.90/3,518.03 = 1,430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.90x = 3,518.03 × 1,430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.90x = 5,032,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032,964.08/2,549.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.79

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