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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.82, 3,477.39 and 1,400.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.82, 3,477.39 and 1,400.83 is: 1,933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.82 : 3,477.39 = 1,400.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.82/3,477.39 = 1,400.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.82x = 3,477.39 × 1,400.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.82x = 4,871,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,232.23/2,519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.17

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