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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.82, 3,476.97 and 1,400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.82, 3,476.97 and 1,400.66 is: 1,932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.82 : 3,476.97 = 1,400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.82/3,476.97 = 1,400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.82x = 3,476.97 × 1,400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.82x = 4,870,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,052.80/2,519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.70

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