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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.16, 3,476.39 and 1,400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.16, 3,476.39 and 1,400.06 is: 1,932.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.16 : 3,476.39 = 1,400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.16/3,476.39 = 1,400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.16x = 3,476.39 × 1,400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.16x = 4,867,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,156.27/2,519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.06

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