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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.31, 3,476.58 and 1,400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.31, 3,476.58 and 1,400.22 is: 1,932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.31 : 3,476.58 = 1,400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.31/3,476.58 = 1,400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.31x = 3,476.58 × 1,400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.31x = 4,867,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,867,976.85/2,519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.27

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