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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.17, 3,477 and 1,400.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.17, 3,477 and 1,400.49 is: 1,932.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.17 : 3,477 = 1,400.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.17/3,477 = 1,400.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.17x = 3,477 × 1,400.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.17x = 4,869,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,503.73/2,519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.98

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