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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.91, 3,477.42 and 1,400.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.91, 3,477.42 and 1,400.81 is: 1,933.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.91 : 3,477.42 = 1,400.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.91/3,477.42 = 1,400.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.91x = 3,477.42 × 1,400.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.91x = 4,871,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,187.32/2,519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.08

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