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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.95, 3,477.37 and 1,400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.95, 3,477.37 and 1,400.82 is: 1,933.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.95 : 3,477.37 = 1,400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.95/3,477.37 = 1,400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.95x = 3,477.37 × 1,400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.95x = 4,871,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,169.44/2,519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.04

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