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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.26, 3,455.86 and 1,400.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.26, 3,455.86 and 1,400.26 is: 1,932.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.26 : 3,455.86 = 1,400.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.26/3,455.86 = 1,400.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.26x = 3,455.86 × 1,400.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.26x = 4,839,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,102.52/2,504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.35

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