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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.79, 3,477.34 and 1,400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.79, 3,477.34 and 1,400.82 is: 1,933.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.79 : 3,477.34 = 1,400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.79/3,477.34 = 1,400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.79x = 3,477.34 × 1,400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.79x = 4,871,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,127.42/2,519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.15

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