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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.69, 3,477.46 and 1,400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.69, 3,477.46 and 1,400.74 is: 1,933.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.69 : 3,477.46 = 1,400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.69/3,477.46 = 1,400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.69x = 3,477.46 × 1,400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.69x = 4,871,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,026.04/2,519.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.18

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