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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.71, 3,477.26 and 1,400.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.71, 3,477.26 and 1,400.71 is: 1,933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.71 : 3,477.26 = 1,400.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.71/3,477.26 = 1,400.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.71x = 3,477.26 × 1,400.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.71x = 4,870,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,634.18/2,519.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.02

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