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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.48, 3,476.85 and 1,400.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.48, 3,476.85 and 1,400.39 is: 1,932.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.48 : 3,476.85 = 1,400.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.48/3,476.85 = 1,400.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.48x = 3,476.85 × 1,400.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.48x = 4,868,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,945.97/2,519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.52

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