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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.26, 3,476.52 and 1,400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.26, 3,476.52 and 1,400.14 is: 1,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.26 : 3,476.52 = 1,400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.26/3,476.52 = 1,400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.26x = 3,476.52 × 1,400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.26x = 4,867,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,614.71/2,519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.16

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