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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.19, 3,454.40 and 1,399.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.19, 3,454.40 and 1,399.19 is: 1,930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.19 : 3,454.40 = 1,399.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.19/3,454.40 = 1,399.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.19x = 3,454.40 × 1,399.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.19x = 4,833,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,361.94/2,503.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.88

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