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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.94, 3,477.15 and 1,400.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.94, 3,477.15 and 1,400.91 is: 1,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.94 : 3,477.15 = 1,400.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.94/3,477.15 = 1,400.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.94x = 3,477.15 × 1,400.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.94x = 4,871,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,174.21/2,519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.05

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