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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.68, 3,477.04 and 1,400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.68, 3,477.04 and 1,400.60 is: 1,932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.68 : 3,477.04 = 1,400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.68/3,477.04 = 1,400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.68x = 3,477.04 × 1,400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.68x = 4,869,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,942.22/2,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.76

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