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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.90, 3,518.70 and 1,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.90, 3,518.70 and 1,430.88 is: 1,974.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.90 : 3,518.70 = 1,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.90/3,518.70 = 1,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.90x = 3,518.70 × 1,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.90x = 5,034,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,837.46/2,549.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.52

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